little black ants
It’s the time of year that ants come inside homes in increasing numbers. There are usually a few types that Austin homeowners will see: Small black ants – these are tiny ants that are most often seen on kitchen and bathroom counters. They usually come in for water and to find any small morsel that may be laying around. Fire ants – these are obvious when there are mounds in the yard, but these terrible…
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!…
There 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 brand products such as Terro liquid ant bait. In fact, trying that…
Do 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…
It’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…
It’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.…
Ants have been more active lately since the weather has been warmer. You can get a treatment for them, but keep in mind with the next cold snap, or longer cooler temperatures, they will likely become dormant again. Unless they are really invading your home, the best time to treat for ants is when it is consistently warm and they are visible in or around your house. One reason for this is because if they…
Small black ants can show up in many places during warm summer months (like nearly all ants), but they can be particularly annoying if they get inside, since you may not notice them until it seems they’ve “taken over” an area, like a kitchen sink or counter. If you are seeing these little black ants, there are a few things you can do: Clean up counters and floors especially any sweet/fruity/sticky messes. Do a thorough…
Most ants lay low during the winter, but small ants can sometimes be persistent if temperatures remain warmer than usual. A good cold snap or two typically means they’ll disappear and not intrude in your home until at least spring, but if you are seeing ants, here are some steps you can take: Rule out that the small ants aren’t coming in from houseplants. One customer in particular called us mentioning seeing small ants, but…
Little black ants are showing up in several Austin houses even though it’s a bit late in the season typically for them. The warmer weather in September may have something to do with it! Typically these ants are not a major problem but they can definitely be a nuisance. Customers often tell us how if they leave the tiniest scrap of food on the counter or by the kitchen sink, these tiny black ants are…
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