Ants

Ants

Ants are probably the most common insect pests that invade our homes and become an extreme nuisance. Controlling ants can be difficult and frustrating at times but will more likely succeed if you have a basic understanding of ant behavior and some specific information about the particular ant species you have infesting your home.

Ants invade homes and other structures in search of food, water, and shelter. Therefore, effective ant management needs to be a combination of control methods that involve inspection, sanitation and exclusion, habitat modification, and often some type of insecticides

The average life expectancy of an ant is 45-60 days. Ants use their antenae not only for touch, but also for their sense of smell.

The first and most important step to reducing problems with ants occurring in homes is to eliminate sources of food and water that are attractive. In addition to obvious sources of food left on counters, sinks or floors, spilled food in cupboards and food associated with trash baskets may also be visited by foraging ants. Dripping faucets and leaking pipes may also be important water sources that ants will use. Also, if ants have been foraging in a home, wash down counters or floors with some household cleaner to eliminate the odor trails the ants have established to locate sources of food or water. Most ants found in homes nest outdoors, sometimes adjacent to building foundations. Heavy mulch, piled leaves or ground covers that abut buildings can provide cover for ant colonies and can increase the likelihood of their subsequent occurrence in a house. Keeping the area around the building foundation free of cover can reduce the likelihood of ants foraging indoors. Insecticides can be useful to control ants and a wide range of ant control products are available. These are primarily used either to: 1) generally suppress ant numbers in a yard; 2) establish perimeter barriers around a home; 3) spot treat foraging ants found in homes; or 4) incorporate into baits to kill colonies.

Little Black Ant is a species of ant native to North America. It is a shiny black color, the workers about 1 to 2 mm long and the queens 4 to 5 mm long

Carpenter ants may be either black or black with a reddish brown thorax. They are most similar to the field ants but can be distinguished by examining them in side view, with the thorax of the carpenter ants being uniformly rounded without indentation. Carpenter ants nest in wood, almost always establishing colonies in wood almost always are foragers that will return to an outdoor nest in the yard. Rarely they will establish a nest in the building, always at some point of previous water-damage. Carpenter ants mostly feed on a mixture of dead insects and honeydew.

Fire ants bite and sting. They are aggressive when stinging and inject venom, which causes a burning sensation. Red bumps form at the sting, and within a day or two they become white fluid-filled pustules.


Optigard Ant Gel Bait – 4 x 30 gram syringes per box - 1 plunger

Optigard Ant Gel Bait – 4 x 30 gram syringes per box - 1 plunger

Optigard Ant Gel Bait4 x 30 gram syringes per box and one plunger per box (a full case holds 5 boxes..

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Advance 375A Select Granular Ant Bait Bait – 2 LB Jug

Advance 375A Select Granular Ant Bait Bait – 2 LB Jug

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Advion Ant Bait Arena - 1.98g 30 in bag

Advion Ant Bait Arena - 1.98g 30 in bag

Advion Ant Bait Arena - 1.98g - 30 in bagDISCONTINUED ITEM Advion Ant Bait Arena (1 bag -30 station..

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Advion Ant Gel 0.05% - 4 x 30 gram Syringes (Box)

Advion Ant Gel 0.05% - 4 x 30 gram Syringes (Box)

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Advion Fire Ant  Bait - 2 LB Jug Sygenta

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Alpine WSG (water soluble granule) 200 gm bottle BASF

Alpine WSG (water soluble granule) 200 gm bottle BASF

Alpine WSG Insecticide (200 gm) Bottle from BASF NOT FOR SALE IN NY, CAAlpine WSG (water soluble gr..

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Alpine WSG (water soluble granule) 500 gram Jar BASF

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Archer Insect Growth Regulator IGR - 1 pint

Archer Insect Growth Regulator IGR - 1 pint

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Bifen XTS 25.1% - 32oz

Bifen XTS 25.1% - 32oz

CSI - Bifen XTS 25.1% - 32oz Not available CT, NY, RI, VTBifen XTS is an oil based insecticide..

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Bifen XTS 25.1% - Gallon

Bifen XTS 25.1% - Gallon

CSI - Bifen XTS 25.1% - Gallon Not available CT, NY, RI, VTBifen XTS is an oil based insectici..

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Catchmaster 288i Spider - Insect Monitors & Monitor Glueboards 72 traps 216 monitors (box)

Catchmaster 288i Spider - Insect Monitors & Monitor Glueboards 72 traps 216 monitors (box)

Catchmaster 288i Spider and Insect Monitors, and Monitor Glueboards 72 trap sets per box (total moni..

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CimeXa Insecticide Dust - 32 fl oz bottle (4oz dust)

CimeXa Insecticide Dust - 32 fl oz bottle (4oz dust)

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CimeXa Insecticide Dust – 5 gallon Pail

CimeXa Insecticide Dust – 5 gallon Pail

Rockwell - CimeXa Insecticide Dust – 5 gallon Pail Download Product Sheet Download PDF BedBug..

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Conquer Residual Insecticide Concentrate (16oz)

Conquer Residual Insecticide Concentrate (16oz)

Conquer Residual Insecticide Concentrate (16oz) Not for sale in NY, CT or NVResidual Insecticid..

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Cy-Kick CS Controlled Release Cyfluthrin – 120oz

Cy-Kick CS Controlled Release Cyfluthrin – 120oz

BASF - PT Cy-Kick CS Controlled Release Cyfluthrin – 120 oz Cy-kick CS liquid concentrate inse..

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D-Force Insecticide Dual Spray Action Aerosol - 14 oz can

D-Force Insecticide Dual Spray Action Aerosol - 14 oz can

D-Force Dual Spray Action Aerosol - 14 oz can Please note that order totals less than $30 will be c..

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Drione Insecticide 1lb - Drione Dust

Drione Insecticide 1lb - Drione Dust

Bayer - Drione Insecticide – 1 lb Drione Dust Insecticide Drione Dust is a powerful silic..

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Drione Insecticide 7lb - Drione Dust

Drione Insecticide 7lb - Drione Dust

Bayer - Drione Insecticide – 7 lb Drione Dust Insecticide Drione Dust is a powerful silic..

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EcoVia EC Emulsifiable Concentrate (16oz)

EcoVia EC Emulsifiable Concentrate (16oz)

EcoVia EC Emulsifiable Concentrate (16 fl oz tip-n-measure bottle)  EcoVia EC Emulsifiable..

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EcoVia EC Emulsifiable Concentrate (64oz)

EcoVia EC Emulsifiable Concentrate (64oz)

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EcoVia MT Mosquito & Tick Control (16 oz)

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EcoVia MT Mosquito & Tick Control (64 oz)

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Essentria IC - Pro Insecticide Concentrate - 1 Gallon

Essentria IC - Pro Insecticide Concentrate - 1 Gallon

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Essentria IC - Pro Insecticide Concentrate - 1 Quart

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Essentria IC3 Insecticide Concentrate - 1 Gallon

Essentria IC3 Insecticide Concentrate - 1 Gallon

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Exciter 6% pyrethrin, 60% piperonyl butoxide (1 pint)

Exciter 6% pyrethrin, 60% piperonyl butoxide (1 pint)

Prentiss - Exciter 6% Pyrethrin – 16oz  (Pint) ExciteR pyrethrin concentrate contains 6% ..

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Fendona CS Insecticide (16oz)

Fendona CS Insecticide (16oz)

Fendona CS Insecticide (16oz)Fendona CS controlled release insecticide (16oz) is an advanced and hig..

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Fendona CS Insecticide Controlled Release - 120 oz

Fendona CS Insecticide Controlled Release - 120 oz

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FenvaStar Plus Insecticide - 1 Pint

FenvaStar Plus Insecticide - 1 Pint

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FUSE Termiticide  Insecticide Quart – 27.5oz CSI

FUSE Termiticide Insecticide Quart – 27.5oz CSI

Fuse® Termiticide Insecticide - Quart Fuse Termiticide & Insecticide (27.5 oz) is a new pr..

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InTice 10 Perimeter Bait (10 lb)

InTice 10 Perimeter Bait (10 lb)

InTice 10 Perimeter Bait (10 lb) Not available in CA InTice 10 Perimeter Bait is a moistur..

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Mavrik Insecticide Perimeter – 8 oz

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Maxforce Complete Granular Insect Bait - 4lb

Maxforce Complete Granular Insect Bait - 4lb

Maxforce Complete Granular Insect Bait (4lb)High performance, low impact ant control.Maxforce® ..

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Maxforce FC Ant Bait Stations - 24 per bag

Maxforce FC Ant Bait Stations - 24 per bag

Maxforce FC Ant Bait Stations - 24 stations per bagMaxforce FC Ant Bait Stations contain a patented ..

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Maxforce Fleet Ant Bait Gel - 27g - 4/box

Maxforce Fleet Ant Bait Gel - 27g - 4/box

Maxforce Fleet Ant Bait Gel - 27g - 4 reservoirs per boxFast, effective ant control, indoors and out..

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Maxforce Quantum Ant Bait 120g Tube

Maxforce Quantum Ant Bait 120g Tube

Maxforce Quantum Ant Bait 120 gram (tube)Closeout Sale - almost sold out.  Controls ants for up..

$39.98

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