If you have ever wondered what ants do during cold weather, moving into human houses was probably not high on your list of answers. Obviously, in natural circumstances, ants hibernate and find other warm, dry places to spend the cold weather if they can. However, if you’ve ever experienced a sudden influx of these bugs…
Have you ever wondered what attracts ants? If you have discovered ants in your home, you’re likely to be looking for the answer to exactly this question, and ants are anything but welcome guests in many households. They get into food supplies, they bite, and they can be very destructive if they take up residence…
Warmer weather brings a lot of joy with outdoor activities, grilling, and extended family time. Unfortunately, spring and summer also bring ants. One of the possibilities to kill them is bleach, but does bleach kill ants? The simple answer is no, but bleach can still be helpful to repel them. How Ants Survive One reason…
Ants are one of the most common pests in America. Although they may not seem like much of a problem, ants can inflict huge damage on your home by eating away at wood and other organic materials that form the structural support for homes. They also leave droppings everywhere which carry harmful bacteria or fungus…
Have you ever seen a swarm of flying ants? The ones that sprout wings and fly to mate in the spring or summer, right before they die. Well, sometimes these winged ants will happen to find their way into your home during this time period – if so, don’t worry it’s most likely by accident!…
It’s frustrating when ants invade your house, and your first thought may be to use dangerous chemicals or attack them with boiling water. Ants are both annoying and dangerous. You probably don’t want to kill them with chemicals, but you might have to resort to some non-chemical methods in the case of a massive infestation….
Dealing with an ant infestation in your dishwasher can be a frustrating experience. Just when you think your kitchen is clean and pest-free, you open your dishwasher to find a swarm of ants inside, contaminating your clean dishes. The good news is that there are simple and effective ways to get rid of these unwelcome…
Ants typically live an average of one year, but the lifespan varies depending on how they are cast in their colony. Ant queens can usually survive for as long as 20 years while male ants die a few weeks after mating and worker ants generally only last about six months. The reason why ants have…
It’s not always easy to get rid of ants in your bedroom, but there are a bunch of different ways you can do it. First off, make sure that the room is thoroughly clean and free from any food sources or water supplies for the pesky creatures. If you want an instant solution just use…
With more than 12,000 ant species in the world, the answer to “do ants bite?” is a resounding yes! In fact, all species of ants can bite if they so choose. What we should be asking, however, is will ants bite? And the answer to that question depends on the species of ant. Which Ant…
Ants are fascinating little creatures with complex social structures. If you’re a lover of all living creatures, large or small, an ant infestation in your home gives you a real dilemma. While you don’t want to share your home with thousands of ants, killing them by any means seems cruel. The good news is, there…
Recently a reader was having difficulty getting rid of fire ants and wanted to know if I had a solution. He said he had tried Diatomaceous Earth red and white, hot water, salt water, and straight vinegar. Nothing seemed to work, and now the fire ants were nesting in their orchard! To hopefully give him…
Let’s talk about ants. These tiny little insects can cause quite a problem when there’s an infestation. We’ve all experienced these uninvited guests at a picnic. Imagine an ant infestation in your car, though. It’s not only inconvenient; an infestation in a vehicle is also quite dangerous. Imagine driving on the freeway feeling that tickle…
