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Tiny ants make a surge in spring and early summer. These are very small ants often found around kitchen counters and sinks. The tricky part is seeing them! Often they make trails and you don’t notice they are there until they are well established. Luckily, they are not too difficult to handle. You can buy consumer brand products, our customers say they’ve used Terro Liquid Ant Bait with some success. Always read the label instructions!…
Read MoreThere are dozens and dozens (actually, hundreds) of ant species in Texas, but there are only a few that can become a significant concern to homeowners. The ants that get inside and typically cause problems are fire ants, carpenter ants and small black ants. The tiny black ants are usually not a major issue. They can even often be handled by using consumer-available products such as Terro liquid ant bait. Trying that first can sometimes…
Read MoreIf you see ants with wings around your bathroom, kitchen or other area, those are possibly swarming ants. Swarmers are winged ants that are most commonly seen in the spring, but we’ve also seen a few in the fall when the weather changes slightly. These are not dangerous! They are simply there because they launched out from a nest (not even one necessarily close to your home) in order to try to expand their presence.…
Read MoreDo you have ants inside but not sure what they are? There are so many ant species out there that it can be hard to identify them. The good news is you don’t have to. Give us a call and we can help determine what you’re seeing and more importantly how they can be successfully treated. And here’s more good news — you don’t need to sign up for a long and expensive pest-control contract…
Read MoreAs if the brutally hot temperatures around Austin and central Texas weren’t bad enough, it can also mean more insects. When summer is at its peak, many pests will seek out shelter, food and water. While some may go away from your home and hide in cool areas or near any remaining standing water — like mosquitoes — others will actively seek shelter closer to home, as in your actual home. Roaches, ants and even…
Read MoreIf you are the DIY type, we recommend not trying to do-it-yourself pest control then also calling a pest control company. True, you may not know you’ll need a pest control company, but before you even start working on handling the bugs, consider if you have the materials and expertise to fully handle the issue. The reason is that using consumer brand products, and not professional products and techniques, can worsen the situation. One example…
Read MoreIt’s that time of year where you probably notice tiny black ants show up in the kitchen. Or you may not! They are, after all, tiny. Despite their little size they can be quite annoying. These little specks that show up around your kitchen sink, stove, food containers or pet food are enough to irritate and ruin a morning meal. What to do? First, wipe off counters with a mild soapy cloth and water. If…
Read MoreIt’s the time of year when small ants show up in kitchens and bathrooms. What kind of ants are they? Are they dangerous? Do you need to treat them? Let’s take a look. Tiny Kitchen Ants Tiny ants in the kitchen are often rover ants or little black ants. Some just call them “sugar ants” as a catch-all term. Regardless of the name, they show up, like many pests, in the spring and early summer.…
Read MoreSwarmer ants are usually the first ants seen when bug season starts. These also include swarming termites since they show up at the same time. Of course, termites and ants are very different so read this article to get an idea of which one you may be seeing. Swarming ants are winged ants that take flight in the spring as part of an ant colony’s reproduction and expansion. Unlike ants crawling around the inside of…
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