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Ants...............are social insects and have a caste system similar to subterranean termites. There are many different species of ants, but luckily the control measures are somewhat similar. The list of ants below is in no way a complete list of all ant species, but are the most common found. Carpenter Ants
Fire Ants Odorous House Ant Argentine Ants Pharoah Ants Pavement Ants Thief Ants
If you are having difficulties with any of these ants, give Bill's Exterminating Co., Inc. a call and we will advise you on the best course of action to eradicate the problem.
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are
wood destroying insects, just as are termites. They are among the largest
species of ants ranging from 1/4 to 3/8inch long. They have large
mandibles, which they use for chewing into wood. Most are black, but there
are subspecies that are yellow or red toned. These guys mostly hang out in
damaged or dead wood including stumps and logs. As with most ants, they
will forage up to 100 yards away making the location of the nest difficult to
discover. They do not consume wood, but make galleries in wood to
nest. Treatment includes liquid and dust applications to afflicted
areas. Complete eradication is easily achieved if nest is located.
are about 1/4 inch long and noted by their red coloring.
They prefer to nest in the ground in areas 1-2 feet in diameter. Fire ants
are very active and aggressive and will sting intruding animals sometimes until
death. Nests are usually easy to locate and termination of the colony is
quick and direct.
are burgundy to black colored and about 1/4 inch long. They
are identified by their multi-segmented antennae. These ants nest
indoors and out behind brick, stone, and walls. They travel via means of
pheromone trails. Each ant leaves a little scent for the others to
follow. They acquire their name due to the unpleasant odor release when
they are crushed.
are
found in varying shades of brown and about 1/10 of an inch long. These
ants can adapt and nest just about anywhere, but prefer moist soil found in
mulch beds and under pavement. They are very similar to the Odorous House
Ant which they will sometimes prey on. Most noted fact of these ants is
the have no known natural enemy. The little guy shown above is at
the tip of a pencil.
are
another small species of ants that are usually yellowish red and about 1/16th of
an inch long. These ants prefer warm environments and their nests are
particularly hard to locate due to the straying nature of these ants. The
adults have wings but do not fly. They colonize very large nests that
split into separate nests at times. These, Argentine, and Odorous House
Ants are difficult to control due their erratic nesting behaviors and great
distances willing to travel to scavenge for food.
are
shades of brown and black and about 1/10 of an inch long. Their legs and
antennae are lighter than the rest of their bodies and they have parallel lines
across their heads and bodies. They are found, as their name suggests,
under and around pavement and curbs, but will also occupy buildings in wall and
subfloor areas. These ants can also be identified by their slow
movement. When a nest is located around paved areas, control is easy and
direct. When they have nested indoors, control as with most other ants
becomes a problem. 
are
the smallest of all household ants. They are reddish-brown and are about
1/32 to 1/16 of an inch long. They will nest anywhere from outdoor areas
under stones, stumps, etc. to indoors in cracks and crevices. These ants
can be so small they are difficult to see.