Characteristics: Moderately sized mature colonies contain more than 3,000 workers with one queen per colony (colonies may contain satellite nests that consist of workers, larvae, and pupae; together with the main colony, the total population may exceed 15,000). Nests usually originate in moist, decayed wood and voids and may later Continue Reading
Basic Anatomy of the Ant
Pavement Ant
Origin: Believed to originate from either Europe or Asia, but found commonly throughout the east coast states and California, and less commonly in the Midwest. Biology: The common name of these ants is derived from their habit of creating nests under asphalt or concrete slabs, pushing small mounds of soil out Continue Reading
Ants vs Termites
Do you think you have a home invader chomping through your home’s wood frame in the form of a carpenter ant or termite? If so, it would help if you could determine exactly which insect is the culprit. Both can be damaging to your home, but if you want to Continue Reading