Fall Weather in Seattle and so are Little Black Ant
It's Autumn in Seattle and that doesn't stop armies of Little Black Ants from marching on into residences and Commercial businesses. Ants love all four Seasons and will make a trail on in at any time. Different types of ants are one of the most common Pest control services provided in the Greater Seattle area. The Little black ants are also known as Sugar Ants and are very common to the Pacific Northwest. The pesky pests can be very destructive and certainly very annoying. The damages would depend on the type of Ants that have gained entry into the home or place of business. There are folks who may not be sure of the type of ant infestation that has occurred. But have no fear a professional pest control technician will positively identify the little ants with no problem. In this case a homeowner in the Belltown area of downtown Seattle saw an army of ants marching through the kitchen to the pantry. The husband freaked out at seeing so many. Although the homeowner was quite sure that the pests were Little Black Ants a call was made to a professional Little Black Ant exterminator. To come in to identify exactly
what was attacking the home. AMPM Exterminators was the choice. The professionals were ready to take care of the armies of little black ants.
Many different types of ants in Pacific Northwest:
When there are ants spotted in the home or Commercial Business there is about a 50% chance of having a wood destroying ant. There are mainly 4 types of ants in the Pacific Northwest. All of which pest control companies get numerous calls on. Yes, there are many types of ants and Ants 101 is about to begin.
Carpenter Ants:
Carpenter ants are very common and alot of people can have Carpenter Ants for years and never know what it is. Because of incorrect assessment of the pesky pests being identified as “just Black Ants" and “ harmless”. Use of social media is so widespread that searching to identify Ants is simple. However if there is no access to computer search then remember an Ant that is larger than 1/4 inch will most likely be a Carpenter Ant. The ants are a wood destroying ant and can do considerable damage if left unchecked for long periods of time. The ants do not digest the wood, but excavate it to create nests and galleries. Also a Carpenter Ant Infestation can be very costly to a homeowner or business owner.
Moisture Ants:
Moisture Ants:
A Moisture Ant is smaller and much harder to identify and can also be destructive to wood. The moisture ants are like a Carpenter Ant but less destructive. The moisture ants are attracted to rotten and moist wood. The pests are small like a sugar ant and are reddish in color. The back of the bodies are almost translucent and shaped like a top. When seeing these types of ants be prepared to investigate for water damaged wood.
Pavement Ants:
A very common type of Ant can be found in driveways. The Pavement Ants are as small as a Sugar Ant or Moisture Ant, but have a very large head and smaller body. Can be found inside the home, but tends to stay low on the ground. The pavement ants are less of a nuisance because the ants don't spread like a Sugar Ant does. These ants are really easy to get rid of. Pest Control services can get rid of these ants quickly and effectively.
Sugar Ants:
Sugar Ants are difficult to get rid of and also known as little black ants. Just about all owners will deal with sugar ants at some point in the home or businesses. The pests are strictly a nuisance and do no damage. But are extremely hard to get rid of. The ants are the tiny black ants that can be seen all over the kitchen. The pests look for anything sweet. But will eat all types of food. There are a lot of ways that can make the ants infestation worse if self-treatment is attempted.
AMPM Exterminators is a professional Seattle pest control company. With experienced exterminators for little Black Ants, Carpenter ants, rats and mice rodent control, birds,beetles, moths, flies, termites, wasps,yellowjackets and hornets.Can’t forget the Bed Bugs. AMPM Exterminators is a pest control service that takes pride in family and pet friendly effective pest control. Services available in Counties and Cities such as Seattle, Renton, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Sammamish,Burien, Bothell, Everett, Issaquah and much more. Contacting AMPM Exterminators will provide answers to questions about service fees, before and after treatment information tips and preventative steps to take will be provided. Because each business is different the pest control services and any needed repair costs may vary. AMPM Exterminators have years of inspection experience and are thorough when providing pest control services. Each client will receive customized solutions for the pest control. AMPM Exterminators was the right choice to get rid of the Black Ants Infestation.
