Do you think that fire ants are the worst of their kind? Wait until you’ve encountered the tawny crazy ants. These aggressive arthropods have been unseating the fire ants as they establish their territories in Texas and the Gulf states. If you’ve spotted these pesky pests around your home, don’t hesitate to call for pest control Jupiter. Check out these facts about your unwelcome guest.
Unlike other ant species, tawny crazy ants don’t march in neat lines. Although they also follow their pheromone trails, their erratic trailing movements make them appear like they’re crazy. This overall erratic appearance is due to the fact that they have very long legs and they move quickly.
Tawny crazy ants have the capacity to form colonies that are 100 times denser compared to other ants. These colonies consist of thousands of workers and many queens. When you factor in their high level of aggression, you have a big problem.
You might be wonderinghow these ants can spread to other states when they can’t even manage to fly.Since tawny crazy ants tend to infest cars, potted plants, and abandoned boxes,they can be transported from one state to another by humans.
Did you know that thosetawny crazy ants can ruin your computers, cause fire alarms to go off, anddestroy pumps at sewage pumping stations? Since these ants are attracted toelectrical wires, they can even cause short circuits when they swarm certaindevices.
If you suspect that you have a tawny crazy ant infestation, your best option is to call for pest control Jupiter service. Otherwise, you’ll run the risk of contending with a tough insect that seems impossible to get rid of. Contact O’Hara Pest Control today to schedule your inspection.