Answers to Questions about ANTS!
Questions our customers typically ask when they call about an ant infestation.
- What causes ants to come into the house? - Answer: Ants are always foraging, looking for a food source. They travel everywhere and build nests or live close to where they easily find food
- If I have ants - is that a sign of termite activity? Answer: No, but it does not mean you do not have termites either. See more at Termite Control for information on Subterranean Termites
- What is the difference between an ant and a termite? Answer: Ants have distinct segments on their bodies or a pinched waist, termites do not. Ants are usually easily seen, Termites live most of their life in the dark. Oklahoma is a high infestation area for termites.
- Do ants bite?... Answer: Some ants can sting, bite but very few are harmful. It is best not to handle them.
- What different types of ants will I find in my area? Answer:
Pavement ants, odorous house ants, pharaoh ants, field ants, carpenter
ants and little black ants are most found in the Broken Arrow, Tulsa, Jenks and the Bixby, Oklahoma area
- What are the signs to look for with an ant infestation" Answer: Sand piles, ant trails, sawdust or accumulating debris.
- How would you apply your products to control my infestation? Answer: Methods differ with the type of ant and location of the nest. An inspection should precede the treatment if it's the first treatment being performed. Typically a barrier is placed around the perimeter of the property but all circumstances are different and the structure type must be taken into consideration.
- Is the treatment harmful to pets or wildlife? Answer: No, applications are pest specific and products used have low mammalian toxicity. The product is placed where non-target creatures can't access them. To learn more about EnviroTech Exterminating and what pest control services we offer visit Ant Control or visit our pest control site. To schedule service call (918) 282-7621 today!
