Carpenter ants, first of all, do not eat wood, they chew it with large clamp-like mouth parts at a surprisingly fast rate for their size, it takes years of having a constant and growing carpenter ant infestation to damage your house to the point that it becomes physically unstable. That being said the longer this …
Termites are a terrible pest, they actually eat wood and can consume it at a rapid pace that can leave homes and furniture in disrepair. They can be found all over North America and cost millions of dollars in repairs every year. Termites are a pest everyone knows about, no one needs to ask if …
Carpenter ants are a serious threat to your home and even your health. They can cause allergic reactions with their formic acid bites. These ants, though, rarely start their colony in your home. They prefer to begin their infestation plans in wood on your property, this gives them a foothold on the territory. The ants …
It is a powerful chemical and also a very acidic chemical. It’s a sodium borate salt and is often used to make a detergent called Borax which contains some amount of boric acid. Boric acid gets more toxic to pests the more saturated the boric acid molecules get with boron particles. This means the chemical …
Ants of all kinds are a deep frustration to anyone who has them. Carpenter ants, Red ants, Crazy ants, field ants. The list goes on because there are millions of species of ants around the world. The most common ants to infest potted plants are black garden ants and, strangely, fire ants. The danger of …
There are millions of species of ant that have all kinds of different abilities. Some are fascinating and some are terrifying. One of the most terrifying to a homeowner is the Carpenter ant. This ant is one of the largest in North America and has massive pincers on its mouth that allow them to tear …
The outdoors are where ants belong. The danger generally starts when they get into your home. However, there are some ants that you should not have outside, especially with pets and children running around. Fire ants are an especially dangerous breed that can bite viciously and cause incredible pain that can last for days. Alternatively, …
