Ant Control Services in Pretoria
In Southern Africa’s warm climate, ants can be a persistent problem that requires professional ant control services to prevent recurring invasions. Although not particularly dangerous, common garden ants are unsightly and unsanitary.
If you have an ant infestation that won’t go away – trust the Pest Control Specialists to provide a safe and effective ant control solution using the latest techniques and environmentally safe products.
Ants are an irritant when they invade your home or office. The most common ant species is the Garden Ant. Often the culprit of infestations, many species are found in Southern Africa.
Argentine Ants
Argentine ants could become a threat, due to the size of the colony sometimes covering entire habitats.
Unlike other ant species, the Argentine ant queen also forages for her food. A musty odour characterises the ant when crushed. These ants can grow up to 1.5 mm long, whereas the queen can grow up to 6 mm long.
Caribbean Crazy Ants
These unique ants derive their name from scurrying around erratically when searching for food.
Carpenter Ants
This ant species derives its name from excavating wood in structures to build nests, resulting in smooth tunnels running inside the wood. Worker ants grow up to 6 mm in size, while the queens grow up to 19 mm.
Odorous House Ants
The name comes from the potent odour that the ants excrete when crushed. The smell is similar to rotting coconut.
Their sizes range from 1.5 mm to 3 mm long.
Pavement Ants
Pavement ants derive their name from nesting underneath pavements or in cracks in the pavement. They can also inhabit structures.
Red Imported Fire Ants.
These ants make their nests in the soil while building mound nests. They commonly found in garages.
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