The most common trait that carpenter ants are known for is their love of wood as a preferred harborage space for their colony. However, it is important to realize that carpenter ants in the Toronto area are also known to rip through and infest foam insulation and many homeowners can find ants in attic. This is…
Toronto has a climate that is attractive to certain insect species, the carpenter ant being one of them. These ants like to form their colonies in wood, and the wooden structures inside of a home are the most attractive due to the general safety of a human dwelling. In addition to wood for colony harborage,…
Ants are a type of insect that is represented by many different sub species within their overall species. Although ants are somewhat beneficial in natural ecosystems, they can indeed be a pest if the right circumstances are in place to attract them. Since there are many types of ants, it is important to know the…
Carpenter ants are indigenous to many parts of the world. They are known to mostly nest outside in rotted, damp wood where they build distinctive looking nests. They are also famous for chewing through the wood to create passageways that offer access to their nesting areas known as galleries. When they build their nests indoors,…
During springtime, sugar ants will begin their home invasion, foraging for food and water. While these tiny little ants are not harmful to humans, they are a nuisance and can get out of hand if the colony gets too big. Sugar ants are common in Canada, and most people refer to them as small ants…
It’s more common to fear an ant sting than become allergic to one. Different people get different reactions from ant bites and stings such as swollen foot, itching, and even a severe allergic reaction that might need immediate medical attention. After an ant bite, it’s normal to get a small itching lump, which will normally…
There are several species of ants all over the world that are often a real pain to deal with both in your home and garden. Ants are very useful to our environment; they prey on fleas, termites, caterpillars among other bothersome insects. Even though they prey on these insects, they provide a hideaway for aphids…
Ants might seem harmless, but when you spot carpenter ants in your attic, there should be a reason to worry. Carpenter ants get their name through their nest building capabilities. They have learned the art of excavating wood, forming smooth tunnels where they build their galleries. Carpenter ants, unlike termites, do not feed on the…
If you are reading this, you are probably wondering how to get rid of carpenter ants. Carpenter ants are one of nature’s most aggressive destroyers. Although they don’t spread any known disease, carpenter ants just like termites damage wood. Unlike the termites, carpenter ants do not feast on the wood. Instead, they hollow through it…
Spotting flying ants in your home is a bad sign; having them in your home during winter is worse. This is because the only time you will see ants with wings is when they are looking to breed. If you spot a flying ant in the summer, it could be an outdoor species that accidentally…