Sometimes, an ant problem never really gets solved. If an over the counter type of treatment is used, mostly just contact killing is occurring (despite what the sales information on the container says.) The problem just temporarily subsides. Other times, the root of the problem, the colony, is actually destroyed or killed out. In this case, the solution is off to a good start but not necessarily completely solved.
Ant Trails are the Super Highways of Ant Life
Because of the pheromone trails that all ants leave, subsequent ants tend to stay on the same trail until they find what the original trail sought out – food or shelter. Unfortunately, when the end of the trail is inside of your home, that can cause quite [...]
They go by many names but the result is always the same – they drive you crazy! The odorous house ant (Tapinoma sessile) is the most common ant problem in the Portland area during mid winter through early spring.
Many of us have grown up seeing them and calling them by various names – small ants, [...]
Here is a helpful article that focuses on which pests are deserving of prompt eradication. Of course there are numerous more, but this is a good starting point for a Portland homeowner. – Tom
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Heidi_Ball]Heidi Ball
Nothing is much worse than seeing a cockroach scurry across the kitchen.They have been shown to transport a number of [...]
Usually, it is just one or two that you spot the first time that you see ants in your home. “What is an ant or two?” you might say to yourself as you either squish it, grab it with tissue is preparation for flushing or personally escort it to the back door. You [...]