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Ant Identification & Prevention

What are ants?

Ants are social insects that live and work in large colonies. These colonies consist of hundreds of thousands of individuals assigned specific roles necessary for the group's survival. The most common ant species in Granbury, TX are:

  • Fire ants
  • Odorous house ants
  • Tiny black ants
  • Pharaoh ants
  • Carpenter ants

Sugar ants, harvester ants, and leafcutter ants are terms used to group different species based on their dietary habits. Sugar ants are attracted to sugars and sweet foods, harvester ants collect seeds, and leafcutter ants use leaves and plants to feed the fungi they consume.

Are ants dangerous?

The dangers of ants depend on the species. Many are nuisance pests because they don't spread diseases, but others are considered dangerous because of the health concerns and damage they cause.

Out of the species listed above, fire ants are the most dangerous because they are very aggressive and swarm when they feel threatened. They will hold on by biting and use their stinger to sting multiple times, delivering venom as they do so.

Pharaoh ants are a species that transmits diseases, including staphylococcus, salmonellosis, and streptococcus. In contrast, carpenter ants are the most destructive species mentioned.

Why do I have an ant problem?

Ants are typically not picky eaters and will forage for food just about anywhere. What can make their numbers worse are conducive conditions such as moisture and easy access to entry points.

Where will I find ants?

Most ant species live in shaded areas, but fire ants prefer to be in bright open spaces. Fire ants also like to be outside, whereas other species are more common perpetrators of home infestations.

The species that infest homes are often found in kitchens and bathrooms because these areas provide access to food sources and moisture. However, they can make their way inside wall voids and underneath flooring and travel through a home.

How do I get rid of ants?

Don't waste your money on ant sprays, baits, and traps. Instead, look to reliable expert pest control. Granbury residents can rely on Wise/Chem Safe Pest Control to remove and prevent ants.

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