Do you see an invasion of ants in your kitchen cupboards? We have to act quickly because the ants are very invasive. But avoid pesticide or insecticide products. Indeed, if these products are not used wisely, they are toxic to humans, to your pets and to the environment, including biodiversity (other insects beneficial to the garden). There are eco-friendly anti-ant solutions without pesticides … [Read more...]
Distinguish between flying ants and termites
Just like humans, insects also love spring, because this season of the year is conducive to swarming. Indeed, it is the process of reproduction of these animal species. If in general, insects live outside the house, they can very quickly find a favorable space to found a colony. At this point, man has only one desire: to get rid of these ants or termites. But concretely what is it? To be able to … [Read more...]
How to treat an infestation of pharaoh ants?
The pharaoh ant is now widespread in Quebec. Like other parasites, it is disturbing. Its colonies invade our buildings in search of food. They are difficult to eliminate because of their large colony. Moreover, as soon as she feels threatened, they move very quickly and find new refuge always in our buildings. How do I get rid of it? Through a professional exterminator! But how to differentiate … [Read more...]
Wood-wreaking carpenter ants
Carpenter ant plays an important role in the environment. A necrophage,it feeds on small dead animals and several types of insects. In nature, it contributes to the dispersal of bacteria that can harm the environment. This ant removes about 60-90% of the small dead corpses in the wild that they carry in its anthill. Ants when found in our house, locate water infiltrations and settle down causing … [Read more...]
If you are invaded by the ants of the cobblestones …
In Quebec, we have close to a hundred species of ants. The ones we encounter most often are: the wood brown ant, the little black ant, and the ant of the cobblestones. The presence of a single cobblestone ant indicates the existence of a colony, either inside your home, or outdoors in the garden. When many of them infest your homes, cobblestone ants can, over time, cause land to subside and harm … [Read more...]
Invasion of worker ants, how to get rid of them
In Quebec, the colonies of worker ants infest the wooden structures of our houses. digging galleries, installing their nests causing enormous and costly damage. How do they differ from other ants? What is their life cycle? What are their habits? How do we know that they have invaded our home? How do we scratch them? Why is it better to contact a professional exterminator to get rid of it? These … [Read more...]
Photo of carpenter ants
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