For ants, focus more on nest, less on food
The most important step in nuisance ant control is not finding the food source. Instead, it’s crucial to locate and control the colony at its nesting site. Read more»
Ant control — can we get an ‘A-Men’?
A Cleveland, Ohio-based pest management professional shares his experience with an acrobat ants infestation. Read more»
Industry suppliers talk ant abatement tools, trends
Product manufacturers share what’s new — and their forecasts for 2019-2025 for ant abatement. Read more»
Team up with customers for better ant control
One of the core principles of IPM is that we should always make sure the customer cooperates in any pest management program we initiate. This is especially important when it comes to ant control. As with most other pests, we... Read more»
Tips for better ant identification
Ant identification can be daunting, but using a high-quality hand lens is a great place to start. With practice, it is possible to identify most common species without magnification once familiar with general size, color and behavioral characteristics. Always have... Read more»
Educate customers for successful ant management
Help your customers understand how ants get into their home to help the success of your ant control program. Read more»Choose, apply insecticides correctly for ant control
Traditional insecticides can still play an important role in ant management. First, locate ant trails, nests or mounds and areas where ants may be expected to forage. From there, it’s all about choosing the most appropriate insecticide and applying it... Read more»
Prevent ant intrusion
Ants — the social pests that forage, grow and harbor in every land environment — are still the industry’s No. 1 pest. As the winter months continue, many species will hibernate and stay dormant. When spring arrives, though, colonies will... Read more»