Ants are a nuisance no matter what, but some types of ants can cause more problems than others. Specifically, the carpenter ant, so named because of its affinity to eat away at the infrastructure of your home, can cause very expensive damages if left unchecked. If black ants require action now, carpenter ants require action right now, if you catch the drift. … Read More
The Difference in Treatments to Rid of Carpenter Ants vs. Termites
Is the wood in your home being eaten away by tiny insects? Many people commonly misidentify what exactly is consuming the wood in their homes. The two main culprits when wood shavings are found next to destroyed wood are carpenter ants and termites, but how do you tell the difference between them? Identification Identification is trickier that it may seem, because both insect … Read More
What is the Difference Between Regular Ants and Carpenter Ants
If you are looking at an army of ants marching their way through your kitchen or living room, you are probably not too concerned about what type of ants they are. However, the breed of the ants that you are looking at can make a huge difference in how you should handle them. There is also a big difference in … Read More
Quick Facts About Carpenter Ants
Carpenter ants are one of the most frequently encountered pests across the globe. These ants, which belong to the Camponotus family, can severely damage infrastructure or homes that use wood. There are about a thousand different kinds of carpenter ants that invade homes in the US, making it quite challenging to identify each and every carpenter ant encountered. How … Read More
Check out Preventive Pest Control on TV!
Chesley Elkins, the general manager at Preventive Pest Control in Albuquerque, NM was featured on 2 KASA providing simple tips on preventing pests as spring arrives. Mr. Elkins discusses the pest threats that exist in New Mexico and how you can protect your businesses and homes this spring.