ants | Pest Management Professional

For ant management, the first step is to locate ant trails, nests or mounds. After that, it’s all about choosing...

The beauty of deploying ant baits is that we’re using the ant’s habit of sharing food with nestmates (trophallaxis) against...

While the best way to manage an ant infestation is dependent on the species and context, there are some best...

Customers must allow the ants to feed undisturbed for several days, in order for worker ants to share the bait...

Changing seasons can affect an ant colony’s nutritional needs and foraging behavior. Consider ant species when determining which baits will...

Most ant species hibernate outside in the winter, but there are exceptions. Here are three tips for tracking down ants...

Ant management should be centered on colony management. The workers you controlled yesterday will be replaced tomorrow if you limit...

Think about conducting your first services of the new year with an emphasis on ants. As the warmer months approach,...

Ants can be a problem year-round. When leaves begin to fall, though, it’s a sign to start looking more closely...

Have multiple bait matrices and formulations available, and to perform a bait acceptance test before making a full application for...

Most ant species nest outdoors, so treating them before they get inside is the best strategy. A perimeter spray provides...

Ants are the No. 1 nuisance pest in the United States, according to the NPMA. Here are a few strategies...

When an ant colony is nesting on the exterior of the structure, it is important to limit the food sources...

On Jan. 5 the U.S. Navy received a 20-year U.S. patent for a method that is essentially designed to "feed...

Inspection should be a part of every routine service — not just when customers call you about ants in their...