Ants can show significant changes in their colony scent, prompting aggression and rejection by nestmates.
ant management
Pest management professionals share advice on managing challenging ant infestations
Four pros explain how they managed particularly challenging ants infestations.
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...
2024 Ant Management Supplement: Pro tips for ant control
Ant management may be challenging because of several factors: unfamiliar or invasive species, multiple nests, conducive conditions, and uncooperative customers....
Temperature and time may affect ant management
When you consider how temperature and time influence ant activity together, it becomes easier to understand the highs and lows...
Fine-tune ant control with clockwork precision
If you are looking for new ways to elevate your ant management program this spring, you may want to start...
Treating multi-queen species infestations
Greg Pettis, of Nature-Cide, says we must think in 3D with multi-queen species infestations, such as Argentine, pharaoh and many...
Stop ants in attics
Chris White, of Pest Control Insulation, gives tips on how to treat ants in the attic since it provides them...
Test what works best for ants with a bait card
Anna Berry, BCE, says to use a bait card to test what treatment will work with the ants you're dealing...
Bring customers in on treatment plans
There’s always more than meets the eye when it comes to ants. Once you’ve seen a few, there are more...
Use a thorough approach for carpenter ants
Dr. Chuck Silcox, of AMGUARD, shares tips to use a thorough approach when treating for carpenter ants.
Prepare for future obstacles
Kim Kelley-Tunis, ACE, BCE, PCQI, of Nisus Corp., says January is an important time to identify those obstacles that hampered...
Where to apply baits in the winter
In the winter, apply baits as close as possible to nest sites and adjacent to any visible ant trails, says...
Varying dietary preferences among ants
"Different ant species and even specific colonies may have varying dietary preferences," says Andrew Fisher, BCE, PHE, of Neogen.
Appeal to shifting food preferences of ants
The nutritional needs of most ant colonies change throughout the year. In spring, ants focus on colony reproduction and growth....
Tips to handle ants in the field
Desiree Staubinger, BCE, CP-FS, of BASF, shares helpful tips and tricks to keep in your back pocket that can come...