6Jun
A group of ants is moving across a red and white picnic blanket on a grassy field in sunlight, a reminder to prevent ants at your next picnic.
How to Prevent Ants from Invading Your Picnic Area

Summer picnics are a great way to enjoy the outdoors, but uninvited ants can quickly spoil the fun. Here are some effective strategies to prevent ants at picnic and how to buy ant control service online for added protection. When preparing for your picnic, pack foods in airtight containers. This helps to keep food odors […]

9Feb
Close-up of a damaged, weathered wooden plank. The wood is heavily worn and splintered, with visible cracks and peeling layers. The surface is rough, exhibiting signs of decay and exposure to the elements, hinting at massive property damage potentially worsened by pests.
Pests That Cause Massive Property Damage

Spring is coming. Soon, the world around us will begin to bloom. Storms will roll in on dark thunderclouds, and the colors of the world around us will once again become bright and vibrant. If you’re looking forward to warmer weather, you’re not alone. Pests will be gearing up for their favorite season as well. […]

16Aug
Side-by-side comparison of two insects on a white background. Left: a flying ant with translucent wings extended. Right: a similar-looking ant with a more compact body and wings folded. Both insects, often mistaken for termites, have elongated bodies and jointed legs, highlighting their subtle differences.
Termites or Flying Ants: What’s the Difference?

Termite swarmers and flying ants look similar and both attack wood, but they aren’t the same pest. If you’re seeing winged pests near your home, it’s important that you correctly identify them so that you can treat the problem, appropriately. In this blog post, we’ll talk about the differences between termites vs flying ants and offer ways you […]

4Jun
A close-up image captures a Carpenter Ant crawling over the rough, textured bark. Its legs and antennae are clearly visible, while other ants partially blend into the background—highlighting signs of a potential infestation.
Identifying a Carpenter Ant Infestation

Tell-Tale Signs of a Carpenter Ant Infestation – Signs and What to Do Carpenter ants are large black or brown ants that can cause serious damage to a home’s wooden structure if allowed to thrive. Often the winged carpenter ant is mistaken for termites, which is also a serious problem here in the Northwest. The […]

21Apr
A close-up of several carpenter ants on a piece of wood shows their dark, segmented bodies. One ant is moving toward a small hole, hinting at the possibility of an infestation in its wooden home.
Why Do I Have Carpenter Ants in My Home?

Carpenter ants are known for the damage they can inflict on wooden structure. Like termites, carpenter ants can destroy a house from the inside out. But unlike termites, carpenter ants don’t actually ingest the wood they are removing from a structure! So what attracts carpenter ants, if it’s not food? Carpenter ants seek wood as […]

14Aug
A large group of carpenter ants is scattered across a weathered wooden surface, displaying signs of infestation. The wood's mix of light and dark brown tones contrasts with the densely clustered ants, creating a busy and active scene.
Signs of Carpenter Ants in the House: Recognizing an Infestation

What are Carpenter Ants? Carpenter ants are a type of large, black ant known for their ability to damage wood and other materials. These ants are one of the most common pests found in homes and buildings, and if left unchecked, they can cause significant structural damage. Unlike termites, carpenter ants do not eat wood; […]

20Apr
Close-up of two ants positioned between two narrow wooden surfaces. One ant is larger and facing the camera, while the smaller ant is partially visible, facing the other direction. Both ants have reddish-brown bodies and prominent mandibles.
How Can I Get Rid of Carpenter Ants?

As one of the most common wood-destroying insects, carpenter ants are well known for their capability for widespread destruction. They can tunnel out support beams, collapse wall supports, and destroy a house from the inside out. Unlike termites, carpenter ants don’t eat wood–they remove it from their tunnels. Carpenter ants also nest within these tunnels. […]