For its inaugural Ant Awareness Week, the Professional Pest Management Alliance is calling on companies nationwide to rally together with a unified message: ants are not a do-it-yourself problem, and the right solution starts with a professional.
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Spring ant control: Strategies to prevent callbacks in March
Callback Cures: Why ants go MARCHing It’s that time of year again when winter temperatures fade away, the ground gets...
Pest management professionals share advice on managing challenging ant infestations
Four pros explain how they managed particularly challenging ants infestations.
12 industry suppliers share latest advancements in ant control
Twelve top industry suppliers share their cutting-edge solutions, valuable insights and what’s next for the business of ant management for...
Properly communicate your ant control protocol to instill confidence with clients
No matter how many of these challenges you encounter, communicating your ant control protocol and progress with customers will help...
Keys to carpenter ant control
Finding any ant inside a structure is unwelcome, but uncovering carpenter ants (Camponotus spp.) can add a layer of concern...
Precision and understanding of ant behavior key to effective baiting
Ant baiting is a cornerstone of professional pest management, requiring precision and understanding of ant behavior.
Successful ant treatment involves a combo of prevention, control methods and ongoing monitoring
Chris White explains why effective ant treatment involves a combination of prevention, control methods and ongoing monitoring.
Baits prove to be effective to battle ants during winter months
During cool months, ants can be more active in foraging for food inside, which makes baits especially effective.
Common reasons that cause an ant colony can re-emerge
Even after taking the proper steps to identify the ant species, inspecting the structure and applying the bait application directly...
Control moisture along the foundation to prevent home-invading ants
The key to controlling nuisance home-invading ants is to control moisture along the foundation of a structure and its adjacent...
A multi-faceted approach is key to ant control
When it comes to controlling ants, a multi-faceted approach is always best. However, it’s important to carefully choose and apply...
Inspection areas to focus on to combat ants in the winter
As the weather cools down, many species of ants seem to vanish. But let’s not be fooled — ant colonies...
For ant prevention, a two-step perimeter pest treatment is ideal
Setting up a proactive perimeter pest treatment program in early spring can help prevent ant problems by eliminating colonies before...
The ‘Four I’s’ of successful ant management
Heather Patterson, technical service manager for Control Solutions Inc., shares why it's important to remember the “Four I’s of Successful...
Upcoming webinar from EcoVenger will tackle residential ant control
The next installment of EcoVenger's Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Virtual Academy program, "Residential Ant Control Workshop," is set for Aug....