When Tiny Armies Invade
When most people think of ants, they imagine ant beds and picnic basket invasions. Unfortunately, several different types and sizes of ants are invading homes in Texas. It is important to know how to identify and implement effective pest control in Bryan-College Station.
Identifying Ants
Ants are classified in size as tiny, medium and large. The most common types of ants in the local area include the following:
–Fire ants are medium in size, and their colors include dark red and brown. These ants are known for making hill dwellings.
-Carpenter ants are a mixture of black, brown or orange colors. These large ants are known for being nocturnal and making dwellings in uninhabited spaces.
-Medium-sized acrobat ants look similar in color to carpenter ants. Trees are their usual choices for colonization.
–Pharaoh ants are tan, tiny and almost translucent. These ants prefer sugary foods.
–Crazy ants are fast and run erratically. They are found in buildings … Read Full Post »