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Pest Control Boca Raton | Types of Ants that Could Invade Your Home

Did you know that over 12,000 ant species have been identified all over the world? However, only a few of these ant types love your home as much as you do. If you’re dealing with these household pests, it’s important to learn how to identify them with the help of a trusted Pest Control Boca Raton professional. To give you a head start, check this out.

Argentine Ants

Their color can be light to dark brown and they’re about 2.2 to 2.8 millimeters long. They nest in different areas during winter months and in shady spots during the summer. When indoors, you’ll spot them in voids or wall installations. They emit a musty smell when you step on them but they don’t sting.

Carpenter Ants

They could be 6 to 13 millimeters long and they excavate wood to create their nests. They can cause structural damage to your home and they sting when disturbed.

European Fire Ants

They’re about 4 to 5 millimeters long and are usually light reddish-brown in color. In cold months, they form nests in warm and moist areas like water heaters or under your bathtubs. In warm months, they nest in shrubbery, gardens, and lawns. They sting when disturbed.

Dark Rover Ants

Their average length is 1.6 millimeters and they’re medium to dark brown in color. They like to nest in areas near people such as in bathrooms and kitchens. They like sweet liquid and they don’t sting.

Asian Needle Ants

They’re brown-black and have dark orange mandibles. They nest in moist and shady areas outdoors and they sting when they’re pressed against your skin or trapped in your clothes.

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If you’re dealing with an ant infestation, take action ASAP. They’ll continue to grow if left untreated. Be sure to contact a Pest Control Boca Raton Professional from O’Hara Pest Control to help you solve this problem.

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