Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Carpenter ants control removal service problems

Seattle Home Battling Carpenter Ants


Seattle homeowner dreads Carpenter Ants:

Most home or business owners never think about being infested with the most dreaded ant species. The dreaded pests are known as Carpenter Ants. It's highly likely that there may come a time when the big flying ants will make a grand entrance. The question is, will the average person be able to identify the unwanted pest. Homes and businesses alike are prime targets for this type of ant infestation. A Seattle homeowner came home to this exact problem. The owner was savvy enough to identify the bug as soon as possible. Ironically but not surprising that one of the neighbors  just had a Carpenter Ant infestation taken care of. The owner remembered the name of the pest control service used by the neighbor and emailed a picture to AMPM Exterminators. A technician was able to identify and verify the findings. Bingo it was Carpenter Ants.

What does a Carpenter ant look like:


For the most part not everyone can automatically identify the pests. Carpenter ant Queens are about 3/4 inch and Workers from from 1/4-1/2 inch.  The Winged Carpenter are the dive bombers that fly to establish new colonies. Several different colored Carpenter Ants are found in the State of Washington. The Carpenter Ants can be a combination of red and black or all over black. Seattle’s most common type has reddish legs and the rest black. Carpenter ants do not eat wood.  The carpenter ants enlarge the nests by tunneling into the wood. Carpenter Ants are on the rise in Greater Seattle area. Protect one of the biggest assets which is a home or business by calling AMPM Exterminators.


Do Carpenter Ants bite:


When Carpenter ants are disturbed it will bite in self defense. A Carpenter Ant bite can break the skin and create a great deal of pain. Carpenter ants do have a chemical formic acid spray. Which means the spray will transfer onto the bite wound. The Carpenter Ants use this weapon to fight off other kinds of ants and insects. People that  know this will run away from the ants.
Carpenter Ants are a nightmare:


A Carpenter Ant infestation is definitely a homeowners worst nightmare  The pests cause a lot of damage to homes and structures. A Carpenter Ant are very much like the tool called planer that smooths wood. The pests’ complex life cycle and nesting habits are a huge threat to homes and buildings. The best decision was to  contact a professional pest exterminator to get rid of the Carpenter Ants. Number one choice was to call AMPM Exterminators and book an appointment pronto.


Exactly where can Carpenter Ants be found:


An investigation needed to be done to find the problem and the AMPM Exterminators pest control technician could  draw up a work plan to exterminate the main colonies. Main colonies are likely to be found outside. But also in many other areas. Carpenter Ants can be found in walls, ceilings, outdoor siding and in piles of wood. Also near downspouts, gutters, within floors and insulation.  The professional carpenter ant infestation expert arrived from AMPM Exterminator and the search was on. The prevention tips provided by the technician were taken seriously by the homeowner. A follow up visit was booked along with a recurring monthly service. AMPM Exterminators was the ticket.


AMPM Exterminators:

Professional pest control company with exterminators for Carpenter Ants, Bed Bugs, Little Black Sugar ants, Rat and Mice control,Birds,Beetles, Moths, Flies, Termites, Wasps,Yellow Jackets, Hornets and much more. AMPM Exterminators pest control takes pride in family and pet friendly effective pest control in   Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Renton, Sammamish, Bothell and Issaquah and a lot of other cities. All services are available for residences and commercial buildings such as apartments, clinics, warehouses and more. Also Commercial Businesses such as hotels, restaurants, schools and industrial establishments including hospitals and grocery stores. Attic and Crawl Space/Attic Rodent Restoration services are available at a separate cost. Call AMPM Exterminators for  answers to questions about costs and product usage. It is much easier, faster and cheaper to get rid of any pest by using a professional service. Every home is different and if any repair costs are provided the cost may vary. After years of experienced inspections the client deserves customized solutions for the Carpenter Ant Infestation. Which AMPM Exterminators did with great success. Plus the great news that the homeowner recommended AMPM Exterminators to all the neighbors nearby. Remember Carpenter Ants can fly and will establish residency in many residences.