They have their place in nature, but there's nothing natural about CARPENTER ANTS in your home. If you are a homeowner or landlord who is concerned about a potential problem then you have come to the right place. We offer the most reliable pest control in Ottawa and are here to help you from beginning to end. There is no need for you to search any further...so let's get started. The first thing you should know is, the sooner you identify them, the better. If you attack the problem early enough you can stop Canada's most destructive common insect pest from invading your life.
LOOK AROUND YOUR HOUSE
They move from wooded areas to man made structures like your home, looking for water and food. Although they do not eat wood, like termites, they do burrow into damp wood and build their nests. From there, they can move on to solid, healthy wood, and burrow out galleries which can become quite extensive if they're allowed to do so for extended periods of time. Inspect your house for piles of sawdust or wood shavings. You may find these under windows or on the floor in places near exposed wood. Listen for movement in your walls. Put a drinking glass or listening device up to your walls in areas where there is moisture like kitchens and bathrooms. If they're there you'll hear them rustling around inside. Now you'll need to investigate a little further.
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK
Measure them with a ruler, and use a magnifying glass to identify distinctive characteristics. They have a smooth round back with no humps. They range in colour from yellow, to red, to black. They can be up to an inch long, which puts them among the largest ants in North America. But their main identifying feature is their tiny waist. It contains only a single node, or notch, while other worker ants have two notches.
Don't let their tiny waist fool you, they are mighty wood movers! That's why once you've identified them you should act fast!
TAKE ACTION BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE
Damage can be avoided if you treat the problem the moment it is detected. That's where we come in. Contact us now and we'll answer all your questions and guide you through the process. We'll locate the nest and remove it. We are eco-friendly, so you can feel confident the problem is being treated in the safest possible way. Our highly trained, licensed, and insured technicians use only the most effective elimination methods. We'll give you a general quote over the phone, and set up an appointment with one of our professional technicians right away. We're friendly, polite, and ready to help. Check our testimonials on our website and you'll see one satisfied customer after another.
Now you have the tools you need. Call us now and enjoy peace of mind. Put CARPENTER ANTS in their place, not yours. HOW TO IDENTIFY CARPENTER ANTS OTTAWA, ON call (613) 209-1880.
