Ant Extermination in Mechanicsville, VA & beyond
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Part of the reason we can treat ant infestations with success is because they live collectively so when one goes down the rest follow.
The Ant colony
Ants are broken down into 3 basic types based on the role they play in the Colony:
The Queen, in some species, can live for 30 years producing up to 300,000 eggs in a few days. All her needs are attended to by the workers who feed and groom her.
Workers take care of the Queen, move eggs to the nursery, care for the larva hatched from the eggs and make sure the colony stays clean.
The Queens' consorts (male reproducers) only function to to mate with the queen to keep the egg production going.
The Queen, in some species, can live for 30 years producing up to 300,000 eggs in a few days. All her needs are attended to by the workers who feed and groom her.
Workers take care of the Queen, move eggs to the nursery, care for the larva hatched from the eggs and make sure the colony stays clean.
The Queens' consorts (male reproducers) only function to to mate with the queen to keep the egg production going.
Signs of Ants in Your Property
Ants, like all pests, leave behind a trail of signs indicating their presence. During our pest inspections, we pick up on common signs of ants inside your property. This allows us to create a strategic approach that exterminates them for good.
Tunnels
Most ants leave behind tunnels. These tunnels are like ant highways, where ants follow one another back to the nest where the queen is. We determine location of these tunnels quickly to see what size of an ant infestation you may have. Knowing where the ant colony is, helps us ensure your home or business is ant-free.
Piles
Piles are another common sign of an ant infestation. These mounds are made up of dirt and ant nest building derbies and indicate a growing ant infestation problem.
Ant Nests
Finding ant nests is sometimes very important, especially a carpenter's ants nest, to make sure the nest has been eliminated after treatment. They may exist in the walls, under the home, attic, within wood framing, or outside of the home or business- it depends on the species.
During our ant inspection, we will identify signs of ants in your home quickly. The more signs we spot, the bigger the infestation in. When you’re suffering from an ant infestation, contact us to schedule your free pest inspection in Mechanicsville, VA.
Tunnels
Most ants leave behind tunnels. These tunnels are like ant highways, where ants follow one another back to the nest where the queen is. We determine location of these tunnels quickly to see what size of an ant infestation you may have. Knowing where the ant colony is, helps us ensure your home or business is ant-free.
Piles
Piles are another common sign of an ant infestation. These mounds are made up of dirt and ant nest building derbies and indicate a growing ant infestation problem.
Ant Nests
Finding ant nests is sometimes very important, especially a carpenter's ants nest, to make sure the nest has been eliminated after treatment. They may exist in the walls, under the home, attic, within wood framing, or outside of the home or business- it depends on the species.
During our ant inspection, we will identify signs of ants in your home quickly. The more signs we spot, the bigger the infestation in. When you’re suffering from an ant infestation, contact us to schedule your free pest inspection in Mechanicsville, VA.
Ant Infestation Extermination
Our ant infestation extermination services are designed for both residential and commercial clients. We are passionate about eliminating all ants quickly and carefully. Our strategic and time-tested approach ensures that your property stays ant free.
Residential
Your home is your investment. At Mechanicsville Pest Control, we know how to quickly identify your pests and then just as quickly exterminate them. Don’t put your property in the hands of inexperienced pest control businesses. Instead, contact us for a free pest inspection to see the extend of your ant infestation.
Commercial
Our commercial pest control services include ant pest control services. Ants can damage your commercial property and can be very unsightly to your customers. You don’t have to fall victim to this situation. Instead, reach out to our pest control experts in Mechanicsville, VA for top-tier service.
If you’re looking for pest control near me, we want to help. We are experts at exterminating ants from your commercial or residential property. For full-scale ant pest control services in Mechanicsville, VA, reach out to our professional team and schedule your pest inspection.
Residential
Your home is your investment. At Mechanicsville Pest Control, we know how to quickly identify your pests and then just as quickly exterminate them. Don’t put your property in the hands of inexperienced pest control businesses. Instead, contact us for a free pest inspection to see the extend of your ant infestation.
Commercial
Our commercial pest control services include ant pest control services. Ants can damage your commercial property and can be very unsightly to your customers. You don’t have to fall victim to this situation. Instead, reach out to our pest control experts in Mechanicsville, VA for top-tier service.
If you’re looking for pest control near me, we want to help. We are experts at exterminating ants from your commercial or residential property. For full-scale ant pest control services in Mechanicsville, VA, reach out to our professional team and schedule your pest inspection.
We kill CARPENTER ANTS: the most feared ant infestations
Carpenter ants are larger than most other ants in the United States anywhere from 3/8 to 1/2 an inch. The queen swarmers are larger about a 1 inch in size. They are colored a deep black or red and black which makes them easy to see and identify.
In homes, carpenter ants build nests in moisture damaged wood, such as might be found behind a slow leaking dishwasher, shower tiles and under sinks. They will not eat the wood but hollow it out for a nest of chambers and tunnels. The ants will leave small piles of chewed up wood pulp, looks like sawdust, outside of the nest during the build which is an unmistakable sign of infestation. Finally, if you see around 20 ants foraging in your kitchen it's a good bet a nest is somewhere in the home. They can squeeze through very tiny crack or under your doors and will climb right up between the house’s wooden boards or sheetrock till they find a good nest location within your dwelling.
Contact Mechanicsville Pest Control at first sign of carpenter ants we'll come quick at your request, preform a free inspection and then advise an affordable solution to get rid of them.
In homes, carpenter ants build nests in moisture damaged wood, such as might be found behind a slow leaking dishwasher, shower tiles and under sinks. They will not eat the wood but hollow it out for a nest of chambers and tunnels. The ants will leave small piles of chewed up wood pulp, looks like sawdust, outside of the nest during the build which is an unmistakable sign of infestation. Finally, if you see around 20 ants foraging in your kitchen it's a good bet a nest is somewhere in the home. They can squeeze through very tiny crack or under your doors and will climb right up between the house’s wooden boards or sheetrock till they find a good nest location within your dwelling.
Contact Mechanicsville Pest Control at first sign of carpenter ants we'll come quick at your request, preform a free inspection and then advise an affordable solution to get rid of them.
other species of Ants that are common pests in mechanicsville, VA
Odorous Ant gets its name from a distinct smell of rotten coconuts that it emits when it's stepped on or crushed. They are black or dark brown in color.
Pharaoh Ants are very small ants that are mostly yellow with tiny black and red spots. They are approximately 1/16 of an inch.
Pavement Ants have darker bodies and lighter legs. Their bodies are brown to black and their legs are a lighter shade of their main body color. These ants also have lines that run the length of their bodies.
Acrobatic Ants lift their heart shaped abdomens up over their head (kind of like a handstand) when threaten which is why they are called "Acrobatic Ants." They will also release an obnoxious odor as a defense.
Fire Ants are aggressive and will charge any living creature that gets close to the nest. These little red ants charge forth from a large nest in an overwhelming attack delivering painful bites and venomous stings to whomever disturbed them. This attack has resulted in the deaths of some humans and companion animals. If you suspect such a nest on your property, don't approach them just leave their demise to professionals. We offer a no sting approach for removal.
There are several more species of ants that can become a problem in your dwelling and we stop them all. Contact Mechanicsville Pest Control for a free inspection. We help both residential and business clients with affordable solutions designed to resolve all pest problems.
Pharaoh Ants are very small ants that are mostly yellow with tiny black and red spots. They are approximately 1/16 of an inch.
Pavement Ants have darker bodies and lighter legs. Their bodies are brown to black and their legs are a lighter shade of their main body color. These ants also have lines that run the length of their bodies.
Acrobatic Ants lift their heart shaped abdomens up over their head (kind of like a handstand) when threaten which is why they are called "Acrobatic Ants." They will also release an obnoxious odor as a defense.
Fire Ants are aggressive and will charge any living creature that gets close to the nest. These little red ants charge forth from a large nest in an overwhelming attack delivering painful bites and venomous stings to whomever disturbed them. This attack has resulted in the deaths of some humans and companion animals. If you suspect such a nest on your property, don't approach them just leave their demise to professionals. We offer a no sting approach for removal.
There are several more species of ants that can become a problem in your dwelling and we stop them all. Contact Mechanicsville Pest Control for a free inspection. We help both residential and business clients with affordable solutions designed to resolve all pest problems.