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DIY Pest Control and Prevention of Ants

Do It Yourself pest control and pest prevention of ants. This section includes information on controlling and preventing pest problems from all ants, including; little black ants, carpenter ants, odorous house ants, acrobat and pharaoh ants, fire ants, pavement ants and Argentine ants.

Effective, Simple Control for Little Ants
Having a problem with ants in your home? This article explains how to prevent, exclude, and control them!

Why Do Ants Have Wings?
When you see ants with wings, they are seeking a mate to breed. Find out more about flying ants.

Control Ant Budding
When an ant colony gets too crowded, some ants will take their group and walk out to start a new colony. Find out more about these ants - and how to control them.

10 Key Resources for Identifying and Controlling Flying Ants
This article provides 10 important resources that provide information on carpenter ants and termites -- from why they fly to how to get rid of them.

Fire Ant Identification, Control and Prevention
Fire ants are common problems of the southern U.S. This article answers common questions such as: What do fire ants look like? What damage do fire ants do? How can you control fire ants?

The Difference Between Ants and Termites
An overview of the differences between ants and termites, and some tips on how to get rid of ants and termites.

How to Control Fire Ants
Fire ants are common problems of the southern U.S. This article discusses ways that homeowners can control fire ants around their homes and property.

Controlling Pests that Pester You. Part 3: Ants
Our survey showed that the number 3 pest of homes are ants. Learn why ants are a problem and what you can do to control them.

8 Steps to Prepare for Ant Control Service
Ant bait is the preferred method of ant control for many pest control technicians. Find out why and what should you do to prepare for service.

How to Prevent and What to Do if You are Bitten by a Fire Ant
How do you know if you've been bitten by a fire ant? What do you do if you are bitten or stung by a fire ant? How do you prevent fire ant bites?

Questions and Answers about Flying Ants
Questions and Answers about flying ants in your home, including carpenter ants and termites, and what to do.

A Simple Solution to a Big Problem with Little Ants
Here is a simple, step-by-step method for successfully getting rid of those pesky little black ants that take over your kitchen, bathroom, and anywhere you keep sweets. We outline how to use easily available, very affordable ant bait, and the advantages of using a bait vs. just spraying for ants.

Get Rid of Stinky Odorous House Ants
Odorous house ants are very common pest of homes across the U.S. But don't crush them! Find out why and how to get rid of this and other small ants.

Control Carpenter Ants
Carpenter ants are common across the U.S. But there are ways to control them yourself. Read how.

The Carpenter Ant
If you've ever seen a winged ant in or around your home, here is information on how to tell if it is a carpenter ant.

Controlling Pests that Pester You. Part 6: Termites or Carpenter Ants
Our survey showed that termites and carpenter ants are among the top pests that invade homes. Learn about these winged ants, their behaviors and control of termites and carpenter ants.

How to Get Rid of Ants
A guide to getting rid of the ants that trail into your home and kitchen using ant baits.

Indoor Flying Ants Are Not a Good Sign
Flying ants in the home are rarely a good sign, and this is particularly true if they are seen indoors during the winter. Find out why and what to do.

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