Get Rid of Ants – Pavement and Pharoah
Pavement Ants
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This is one of the most common tiny house-invading ants in Canada with nests usually found outdoors under stones, in pavement cracks, along the curb edges and in crevices of masonry and woodwork. Pavement ants may forage in the home throughout the year, feeding on grease, meat, live and dead insects, honeydew, roots of plants and planted seeds. Workers are sluggish, between 1/12 to 1/4 inch long, light to dark brown or blackish and hairy.
Pavement ants are usually found in the main and lower areas of the home. In winter, nests may be found in the home near a heat source
Ant Removal Regular and Non Toxic Option Available
Ant Pest Control Preparation for Regular Treatment
Make plans for you and your family to be out of the house during and after the service for the following length of time:
| Children over 6, all pets and adults | 4 hours from service completion time |
| Children under 6 and Pregnant Females | 24 hours |
Remove light furniture, children’s toys and other items away from the wall so baseboards are accessible.
Pharoah Ants
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This ant is a serious nuisance in hospitals, rest homes, apartment dwellings, hotels, grocery stores, food establishments, etc. They feed on jellies, honey, shortening, peanut butter, corn syrup, fruit juices, soft drinks, greases, dead insects, and even shoe polish. They have been found in surgical wounds, I.V. glucose solutions, and sealed packs of sterile dressing in hospitals. Workers are very small about 1/16 inches long, light yellow to reddish-brown colored with the hind portion of the abdomen somewhat darker.
Pharoah ants are usually found in kitchens and food storage areas.
You can’t spray for Pharoah Ants because they have multiple queens, so as soon as you begin spraying the queens take part of the nest and starts to re-locate them.
Non-toxic Baiting System Only
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