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BELLEVUE, Wash. - June 28, 2016 - PRLog -- Spring has arrived and along with it comes a big headache,Sugar ants making a home in the kitchen and pantry. The dreaded insects are rearing it's ugly head. The unwanted pests invasion has begun. The ants love to crawl around in kitchen cabinets and all over anything sweet to bring back to the little hillsides that lead deep into the nest or nests.The sugar is then shared with the queen and other ants for nourishment. The queens need plenty of food to be ready for reproducing times.

There are armies of ants invading the living space but don't know which kind:

Sugar ants are tiny insects also known as pavement ants that can cause chaos inside and outside of homes or other buildings. The bugs are from the family of large black ants and have orange brownish bodies with black heads and mandibles. Sugar ants can come in different colors, sizes, and shapes depending on the roles being played. Correctly identifying the ants roaming around the kitchen is an extremely important first step in rectifying the ant problem. This is crucial because there are many different ant species. Different types of ants have different habits and behaviors that can affect the type of treatment required to eliminate the armies of ants. Look at the ants in your kitchen and note their characteristics. Keep this information handy for when decision time comes to get the pesky pets taken care of.

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The small insects love habitats that are moist, the sugar craving pests love kitchens and pantries. But also like damp and dark areas commonly found in urban areas.The nests can be found in old wood, the roots of plants, near twigs of trees, shrubs and bushes, underneath rocks, and deep beneath the soil. Finding an ant home is easy because the mounds look like a little volcano.
Older homes and buildings seem to attract sugar ants the most because there are more cracks to march through. But the critters can find also find wars to get into newer homes too. Cleaning and keeping the business or home clean is not enough for keeping these tiny insects away. Yes there are countless home remedies but the infestation may need a Pest control professional to evict the armies of sugar ants that are invading the home or business. It may be time to contact a professional pest control specialist.

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Sugar ants are not dangerous to humans. The worst that can happen is getting a bite that leaves a little red mark. The bite is not painful or life threatening. Unlike bites from some other ants.Older homes and buildings seem to attract sugar ants the most because of having more cracks to sneak through. But the critters can find a way into newer homes too. Cleaning and keeping the business or home clean is not enough for keeping these tiny insects away. Yes there are countless home remedies but the infestation may need a Pest control professional to evict these pests. In the meantime make sure to cover and or seal all food. Do not leave dirty dishes around, no pouring sweet liquids down the drain as the sweet nectar can leave a film that gives the ants a delicious treat. Store your dried goods such as cereals, fruit granola bars, cookies and other perishables sealed tight.

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Pavement ants measure approximately 2.5 to 3 mm in length and have brown to black bodies, pale legs and antennae. Pavement ant pest control is achieved by understanding ant extermination and control. Pavement ants earned their name because they nest in cracks in driveways and under sidewalks, piling the resulting dirt in a mound on top of the pavement.

Pavement ants also dwell in the undersides of logs, bricks, stones, patio blocks and boards. Pavement ants may also nest under mulching or open soil close to building foundations. They also can nest indoors, such as under floors, inside insulation and within walls.

A typical colony of pavement ants includes multiple queens and numerous workers. A queen establishes a new colony of pavement ants by laying eggs. Pavement worker ants then tend the queen's brood till develop into adults. During their development, broods are transferred from location to location to protect them from fluctuations in moisture and temperature.

Odorous house ants can nest in many different places. Outdoor they may build their nests in mulch, in piles of logs, firewood, boards, and other debris. Also nest beneath stones, sidewalks, patio blocks, and concrete slabs. Indoor nest sites may include wall voids, window frames, in insulation in an attic or between bats of insulation and crawlspace subflooring. Indoors, odorous house the ants are typically attracted to sugary food items. Outdoors, feed on the honeydew secreted by aphids and other insects on shrubs and trees.