Ask any Brevard County pest control service what their most commonly treated pest is, and ants will always come up at the top of the list. To say that ants are a nuisance is nothing short of an understatement, and thanks to the fact that there are so many different kinds of ants Brevard County residents must deal with, you may not even know what to tell a pest control expert on the phone.

Which Ants are Infesting My House?
With eighteen different species of ants infesting the state of Florida, it can be difficult to tell which ants you’re dealing with. While you won’t always be able to tell what you’re dealing with, here are three of the most common. 

Pharaoh Ants – These little pests are problematic because they can nest almost anywhere within a home. They can nest inside walls, boxes of food, or any possible crevice in the home. Unfortunately, they can get into hospitals and nursing homes, too, where they may feed off of dressings on wounds. The real problem this type of ant is that the colonies can actually have a number of different queens, allowing them to break up and spread fairly rapidly. Outdoors, they can nest in leaf debris, so it’s essential to keep your yard clean if you don’t want to deal with these pests.

Ghost Ants – You’re not going to think you’re dealing with a ghost if these guys invade. They’re very tiny, but they can create real chaos in the kitchen and the bathroom. As with Pharaoh ants, there are many queens, which makes spreading out fairly easy. They can nest almost anywhere because they’re so small, including the tiny spaces between books in your house. Inside your house, they’ll look for sweets and proteins.

Fire Ants – There are two different kinds of fire ants in Florida. There’s the native fire ant, but there’s also the red imported fire ant. Also called RIFA, they initially landed in Alabama in the 1930s. Since that time, they’ve spread out extensively. They have a horrible sting. It can cause a serious blister and become infected. They do have large colonies, which may be fairly noticeable. They’re usually large mounds. The queen can lay up to five thousand eggs each day.

Dealing with the Problem
No matter which type of any you’re dealing with, contacting a Brevard County pest control service is an absolute must. Ants aren’t a DIY pest. Get outdoor pest control professionals involved now, and stop dealing with ants.

Source: http://www.slugabug.com/2013/04/09/got-ants-you%e2%80%99re-not-alone/

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