By Nowadays a lot people face the problem of ants with wings extermination. They resemble termites and this makes homeowners worry. But the problem is often exaggerated for the reason that ants with wings are not very destructive.
The pest control professionals offer a wide range of services dealing with ant extermination inside the house and outdoors. If they find out that you have been invaded by ants with wings, they will use specific products to get rid of them. Well, it is not an easy task to exterminate the ants and such kind of work is better to be done by professionals. If the issue turns out to be common ants, you will be able to handle the problem on your own.
The first thing is to prove that you have been attacked by ants with wings but not termites. They can be differentiated by body shapes. The ant’s body is thin with pinched waist and looks segmented. The termite’s body is straight and the wings are quite long, but they can fall off easily while ants have more stable wings.
After you have identified that you are dealing with ants with wings, extermination can be done by using any of the following ways options;
- Pest control service
- Insecticide sprays
- Ant traps
- Self-made treatments
But very often the problem can be solved without the help of professionals and you can do everything yourself. There are a lot of insect traps available which are effective against ants and roaches at an early stage.
Another way of fighting against ants with wings is using insecticide sprays. There is a wide choice of them; some are for total destruction, others are just for prevention. You should choose the one you need and read the safety precautions.
You can also make some remedies by yourself at home. Take one cup of borax and mix it with sugar. The ants are attracted by the sugar and they ingest the poisoned borax along with it. The mixture should be sprinkled around the foundation of the house. The important thing to do is prevention. Never leave crumbs and pieces of food in the kitchen, and do the regular vacuuming. If you have tried all do-it-yourself methods, but the problems still remains, you probably need to ask for the professional help. Pest control service will examine the situation and spray special chemicals. Sometimes several treatments are required and after that the problem will definitely disappear.
Many are pests that can threaten your home, and to combat it is necessary to recognize them. Some of the best known pests are cockroaches, ants, flies, mosquitoes, fleas, among others. It is of utmost important to know the general aspects of the pests that flogged your home to achieve a healthy environment for you and your family.
The ant infestation is usually quite common in those households with park or plants on their balconies. The truth is that ants seek to bring food to their nest, and as they find where to get it, they exude a chemical that attracts other ants as a guiding g path. If your home is threatened by them, we recommend placing oils or powders where you have found the ants. Such powders you can obtain form shops selling plants and insecticides.
Plague of Flying Ants at Home
When summer ends and the temperatures reaches the mildest and when the first rains occur, you are up against the invasion of dreaded flying ants at your home. The first thing to say is that the flying ants are not different, much less the common ants. In fact, they come from the same place, the queen of the anthill.
Its origin is none other than laying eggs. The difference is that the eggs laid in spring are somewhat different from the rest and because of them, they will call flying ants. Besides, or in addition to being flightless, they are fertile and can be both males and females.
The goal they have is to establish new anthills although I must say that almost all of these ants die in the attempt, and in the case of males, all of them. But those who do survive can start as a new ant having lost its wings and proclaimed queen.
How to remove a swarm of flying ants?
If you have a plague of ants, you can remove it with the following tips;
- Use a commercial spray. Look for one that combat the ants but really any of them affect the flying ants.
- You have to combine two measures of water with a liquid soap and a few drops of peppermint oil. Mix well and throw everything in a spray bottle and only you have to spray against the flying ants.
- You can also use the dishwasher you have in the kitchen. You can cut a little water and mix.
- Purchase an electric insect exterminator.
