Armies of Ants Marching in Kirkland WA

Little Black ants are out in full force. Yes it's Winter in Kirkland, WA.

It may be surprising to know that ants are pesky all year round. A
homeowner discovered some of the little Black ants in the hallway walls. A
few ants can populate into armies of ants in no time. The Kirkland
homeowner knew this was a little Black ant problem for sure. Only because a
couple if years prior there had been ants in the bathroom wall. Like most
people the owner tried a do-it-yourself product to try to get rid of the
ants in the wall and was unsuccessful. How could this happen and how will
the owner get rid of the ants. This time after a careful online search a
decision was made to call AMPM Exterminators.

How did the little Black ants get inside:


The little Black ants are also known as Sugar Ants and hard to see at
times. But don't underestimate the little pests. Because it can and will
find different ways to gain entry into the house. One of the favorite
places to infiltrate are in the walls. It's very common to try over the
counter products such as insecticides and perimeter sprays. It may be
effective for a couple of Ants, definitely not for a full blown and
infestation. There is also a huge chance that infestations may be in more
than one area of the home. It's highly likely that by the next day the ants
will have moved the scent highway to a different location. Ants can be
constantly on the move. Black ants can travel up trees next to the house.
Perfect way to enter into the house through holes, cracks and crevices. A
Branch will be used to cross over to the house. The homeowner and family
were stressed out as more and more ants appeared in the home. The owner had
enough and an appointment was confirmed with AMPM Exterminators to squash
this little Black Ant infestation.

How does having an ant problem occur:

Many homes can have moisture problems that attracts ants. A helpful hint
is to keep gutters clean. Downspouts adjusted to direct water away from the
home is crucial. Heaps of dirt are havens for ants and should be kept away
from the foundation. Always check for standing water around the perimeter
of the home. Ants are always on the march for water, food and shelter.
Making the Pacific Northwest an ideal for ants due to rainfall. Look for
plumbing and structure leaks to repair. A check for both perimeter and
interior for holes, cracks and crevices is priority. Sealing and repairs
will prevent giving further entry access to the Sugar ants. Shrubs and
plants should be kept under control. Tree branches should kept pruned back
at least 10 feet from the roof. When an Ant bait is used it will be carried
back to the ant colonies to be shared to kill the colony. It is wise to
maintain the perimeter of the structure with a recurring service to prevent
new Black Ant infestation. AMPM Exterminators would provide further
information regarding these types of services.


Neighbors may be sharing a Black Ant Infestation:


The neighbors might dealing with the same type of Black Ant Infestation. It
was a question from the AMPM Exterminators technician. When the perimeter
was being investigated there were armies of black ants seen marching
between the homes. Which meant several new scent trails. The pest
eliminators were prepared with the appropriate products in order to provide
a successful extermination. More importantly the technician had the
expertise available to exterminate the Ants in the wall infestation and
other sites outside the home. AMPM Exterminators is a professional and
experienced company that will treat the structure for infestation and
recommend follow up visits for preventive treatments. Following the
prevention tips to stay ant free is imperative.

AMPM Exterminators :

Professional pest control company with experienced exterminators for bed
bugs, little Black sugar ants, Carpenter ants, rat control, house mice,
rodent control,birds,beetles, moths, flies, termites, wasps,yellowjackets
and hornets.AMPM Exterminators is a pest control service that takes pride
in family and pet friendly effective pest control. Services available in
counties and cities such as Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Renton,
Everett, Bothell, Issaquah and more. Bed Bugs extermination services,
Mouse Control, Rodent, Carpenter Ants, Spider control are available to
residential and family residences, apartments, commercial including hotels,
restaurants, schools and industrial establishments including warehouses and
grocery stores. Attic and Crawlspace Rodent Restoration which includes
cleaning, sanitizing and insulation removal is a separate service and cost.
Contacting AMPM Exterminators will provide answers to questions about
service fees, important information for before and after treatments are
provided. Because each home is different the pest control services and
any needed repair costs may vary. AMPM Exterminators have years of
inspection experience and are thorough when providing pest control
services. Each client will receive customized solutions for the pest
control. AMPM Exterminators was the Kirkland homeowners right choice to get
the Black Ant Infestation eliminated.

Colonies of army ants consist of a queen, workers and soldiers. ... Workers are infertile females and are unable to establish their own colonies. Instead, they forage for food, bringing prey into their nests. Smaller army ant workers also tend to the queen's eggs, and soldier ants defend the army ant nest.

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Getting rid of carpenter ants can be one of two things: incredibly simple or incredibly difficult. An example of an incredibly simple Carpenter Ant problem 

Carpenter Ants are a problem when they forage into your home or commercial business building. Seeing only one or two in an evening, This small amount means you have a nest or scent trail which needs attention. Signs of a carpenter ant infestation is if evidence of large black ants with wings. Like most any ant, carpenter ants generate “swarmers”, or winged reproductives, whose sole purpose is to leave an existing nest to fly away and land somewhere to start a new nest.

Ants may be good in the garden for aerating soil and redistributing nutrients but when they find their way into homes or businesses, that’s a problem. When ants have found a new home in any kitchen or bath Ant Control is the answer to the problem. Seattle king county professional pest control experts.

“The ants you’re probably having trouble with are Carpenter ants,Pavement Ants and Pharaoh Ants, we will refer to both Pharaoh and Pavement ants as sugar ants.  What do they eat? They eat sugar, sweets, and other scraps of food,” explained (Phil Norris ant exterminator technician at antscontrol.info)

“This is why we call them sugar ants.  Little black ants have also garnered the name “Sugar Ants,” though their real name is, well, Little Black Ants. Not a lot is known about Little Black Ants, except that they eat just about anything.  On the other hand Carpenter Ants really like rotting wood and in some instance they have been known to destroy sound wood which could lead to serious destruction of a home or business  building  which could lead to thousands of dollars in damages.” Phil Norris an ants exterminator at ants control adds  “it would be a goof investment to set up a regular Ant Control Service to inspect, to watch out for potential infestation which would cost a lot more money.”  Getting rid of little black ants, however, despite how little is known about them from a biological perspective, is as easy as getting rid of sugar ants.

Linepithema humile is the scientific name for black ants, which are also called sugar ants.   An infestation of these ants will see the insects traveling across floors in lines, seeking out sugar and food waste. Often, they take up residence in the kitchen. Black ants typically do not pose a threat to people or property, but they can be a major nuisance. Effective pest control for black ants must involve locating the entire colony and eliminating it.

Whether sugar ants, black ants, pavement ants or pharaoh ants are a problem, it doesn’t matter.  The solution is Ant Control and the ants seen now will soon be a distant memory.  Don’t waste time on amateurs or grocery store remedies.