Getting rid of ants
Controlling ants can be hard - we can help
Since there are so many species of ants, it can be very difficult to get rid of them if they get inside your home and become pests. There are more ways than one to treat an ant problem and most pest control methods work in very specific instances and need to applied to specifically target the intended ant species. Ant colonies all behave differently and if treated incorrectly can become a bigger problem instead of going away. The pest control experts at Organix Pest Control can identify the ant species bugging you and form a plan to control even the most difficult ant problem. We have you covered. 👍
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Common Ant Species
Oderous House Ants
The odorous house ant is native to most of the entire United States ranging from Canada into Mexico and are extremely common in North Idaho and Spokane. These ants feed on many different items including most items found in homes but tend to prefer matter high in sugar content. They tend to be smaller than their Carpenter Ant counterparts and can be found trailing through kitchens in homes all across the Northwest. Odorous House Ants are most likely to enter homes after heavy rains when it is attempting to escape flooding of their shallow nest sites. Odorous house ants are tiny but fast. They usually travel in lines, but if they are disturbed or alarmed they will run around erratically, releasing odor as they run.
You can usually identify Odorous House ants by crushing one, they are most commonly reported to have a "rotten coconut" odor.
Carpenter Ants
Carpenter Ant species reside both outdoors and indoors in moist, decaying, or hollow wood, most commonly in forested environments. Unknown to most people, Carpenter Ants do not actually eat the wood they damage. They cut "galleries" into the wood grain to provide passageways to allow for movement between different sections of the nest. Certain parts of a house, such as around and under windows, roof eaves, decks and porches, are more likely to be infested by carpenter ants because these areas are most vulnerable to moisture.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ants.
How do I get rid of ants?
Why are ants inside my house?
Can ants do damage to my home?
Can ants affect my health?
Some ants sting and some ants bite. Here in the Northwest most ants are nothing to worry about when it comes to affecting your health. We wouldn't recommend jumping in an ant pile as you might get some nasty bites or stings but you wont end up in at Kootenai Health for being silly. If you get stung or bitten by an ant use your best judgment care for the wound in the best way you see fit.