Pavement Ant Control

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Pavement Ant Control
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• The pavement ants, which are scientifically known
  as Tetramorium caespitum, are among the most
  stubborn ants to control. Their name comes from
  the fact that their colonies, especially in North
  America, make their habitats in pavements. They
  can attack homes throughout the year.

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• The pavement ants are really not known to be
  destructive to dwellings but, at the same time,
  there is no denying the reality that they are
  extremely annoying hence the need to control
  them.

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• Pavement ants colonies try to conquer new areas,
  especially in early spring. They do that by
  attacking the nearby enemy colonies. This results
  to big sidewalk battles between the ants in which
  thousands of ants die. The pavement ants not only
  invade but also colonize what can be described as
  impenetrable areas way outside their native range
  thanks to their aggressiveness.

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• During the summer season, these ants dig out the
  sands between various pavements to vent the
  nests. At the same time, it is essential to look
  for and employ nothing short of the most
  effective methods and means in your control
  measures.

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Appearance, behavior and diet

• The pavement ants range from light brown to black
  as far as their color is concerned. Their
  appendages are normally lighter than other parts
  of the body. Theyre almost 2.5 3 mm and have
  some parallel lines both in the head and thorax.
  The antennae are divided into 12 segments.

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• Just like any other ants, pavement ants have the
  queen, workers and alates. The drones only
  responsibility is to mate with the queen. The
  queen, on the other hand, is responsible for
  reproduction and finding suitable nesting
  locations.

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• Normally, older workers do not only hunt but also
  defend the colony from any form of attacks.
  Pavement ants eat almost anything that comes
  their way including seeds, insects, honeydew,
  bread, honey, cheese, ice cream and nuts.

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Why do ants invade homes?

• Well, that is quite a hard question. However, the
  main reason as to why ants usually intrude into
  homes is in search of food. They can get access
  to houses given the fact that they are very small
  and can pass through small openings or cracks and
  crevices in windows and doors.

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• Pavement ants mostly invade homes in winter when
  their food and water storages are exhausted.

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• Once the workers find new food sources, they go
  back to their nests leaving behind a trail of
  smelling scents which will help fellow workers in
  finding the source of food in question and help
  in food gathering.

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• Once the pavement ants get access to your house,
  they will nest under flooring, near heat sources,
  within walls, inside the insulation and in
  masonry. On the other hand, it is also important
  to remember that only allergic people can react
  to the venom released by pavement ants once they
  bite if disturbed that is, because they only
  sting.

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