Size: This type of ant has two distinct sizes of workers. The larger ones, called major workers, typically range in size from 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch in length, depending on the species. The major worker is easily identified by the extremely large size of its head in comparison to its body. The head of the minor worker is in proportion to its body. Color: Most are reddish brown in color. The minor workers can resemble fire ants except that big-headed ants have 12 segments in their antennae while fire ants have only 10 segments.
Big-headed ants, like all ants, establish well-defined trails between the nest and food and water sources. They feed on a wide variety of foods including dead insects, plant materials, and garbage. They are found of seeds, and are commonly found in homes where pet birds are located. The workers are also partial to the sweet honeydew produced by aphids, scales, and mealybugs found feeding on many trees and plants. Big-headed ants are soil-nesting ants, most commonly found nesting outdoors beneath stones, logs, and landscape timbers. These ants also are commonly found inside the soil of potted plants, and many inside infestations may be traced to planters. In addition, big-headed ants may be found nesting beneath slab foundations and entering through cracks in the slab. On occasion, these ants will nest inside rotted wood or will excavate old termite-damaged wood to make a nest.
Control
Where the colonies cannot be found on the inside, baits such as Advance Carpenter Ant Bait Granual or Maxforce Complete may be attempted. The use of indoor bait stations such as the Ant Cafe’s will preserve and protect baits.
Aerosols & Ready To Use Products
Best Sellers for Ants
Spray Concentrates
Ant Baits
Aerosols & Ready To Use Products
Spray Concentrates
Ant Baits
-These different baits are labeled for most all common household ants.
Ant Baits
Ant Baits
Ant Baits
Ant Bait Kits
Ant Baits
Ant Baits
Ant Baits
Ant Baits
Ant Bait Kits
Ant Baits
Insect Bait Stations for Ants
Insect Bait Stations
Bait Insecticides
Insecticide Concentrates for Ants
– These concentrates are mixed with water and used in a compressed hand held sprayer to make your application.
Spray Concentrates
Spray Concentrates
Spray Concentrates
Spray Concentrates
Spray Concentrates
Spray Concentrates
Spray Concentrates
Cyzmic CS (Same As Demand CS, Micro encapsulated insecticide)
Spray Concentrates
Spray Concentrates
Spray Concentrates
Spray Concentrates
Spray Concentrates
Spray Concentrates
Spray Concentrates
Spray Concentrates
Spray Concentrates
Spray Concentrates
Spray Concentrates
Spray Concentrates
Spray Concentrates
Spray Concentrates
Spray Concentrates
Aerosols & Ready to Use Products for Ants
These “ready to use” products are convenient and great for a contact kill and great for flushing out insects. Most offer great residual properties as well.
Aerosols & Ready To Use Products
Aerosols & Ready To Use Products
Aerosols & Ready To Use Products
Aerosols & Ready To Use Products
Aerosols & Ready To Use Products
Aerosols & Ready To Use Products
Aerosols & Ready To Use Products
Aerosols & Ready To Use Products
Aerosols & Ready To Use Products
Aerosols & Ready To Use Products
Aerosols & Ready To Use Products
Aerosols & Ready To Use Products
Dusts for Ants
Dusts are usually used to treat into cracks and crevices (such as in the crack between the wall baseboard and floor), in wall voids, cavities, attics or crawl spaces. Be sure that there is proper ventilation in the room and that you don’t over dust or dust in areas accessible by people.
Dust Insecticides
Dust Insecticides
Dust Insecticides
Insecticide Granules for Ants
These “ready to use” granular crystals are convenient and great for a contact kill and have a great residual properties for the exterior. They fall down into and under landscape material such as turf, rock or mulch to target problem ants.
Insecticide Granules
Insecticide Granules
Insecticide Granules
Insecticide Granules
Regular inspections and service are necessary to find and treat new colonies as they move in from neighboring properties. These perimeter treatments can keep your home or business pest free. We suggest a regular treatment on the exterior and yard with Alpine WSG.
These tips will help prevent an ant infestation:
- Seal cracks and holes in the exterior of the home to prevent ants and other pests from entering.
- Keep vegetation cut away from the foundation of the home.
- Avoid using items such as stones and landscape timbers next to the home’s foundation. Pavement ants nesting under these items are likely to infest the home.
- Keep layers of mulch in landscape beds less than 2 inches thick and at least 12 inches away from the foundation.