Ant Control Port Elizabeth is a process by which professional exterminators use baits, gel and residual insecticide applications to control an underlying Ant infestation within a home or workplace. Treatments are applied after a full site evaluation is completed and level of infestation as well is species is identified.
Port Elizabeth Pest Control have the answer to any and all Ant infestations. Our experts are geared to tackle even the most grizzly Crawling Insects infestations. By understanding the biology of the pests we treat we are able to apply the safest and most effective method of treatment with out jeopardizing the safety of your pets or loved ones.
Ant Control Port Elizabeth are on top of our game
Ants may not me much of a threat here in Port Elizabeth but they are most certainly a nuisance Pest. Species such as Garden Ants steal your sugar, contaminate dog foods and undermine you driveway. Ants such as Harvesters destroy trees and ruin your landscaped gardens while unknowingly minding their own business.
This is where our Ant Control Port Elizabeth experts play an important role. Rather that just spray and pray for relief of your Ant Infestation, we use our extensive knowledge of your current Pest species and determine the best course of action to follow. The biology of individual Pest species here in Port Elizabeth give us insight of the number of individuals in a nest. The correct course of action as well as the environmental factors that negative the prevailing infestation.
Throughout Port Elizabeth and the Eastern Cape Ants have been running a mock without any decent control methods applied by would be professionals. Do it yourself products or over the counter products are incorrectly applied and mixed. These products can make some Ant Species swarm and cause colonies to spread.
Ants are pests that are here to stay in Port Elizabeth
When it comes to Ants here in Port Elizabeth we have the answer for you. With our professionals and knowledgeable staff we should be you first port of call when it comes to any and all Ant infestations. Below is a list of all the most common Ant species commonly treated by our Ant Control Port Elizabeth experts.
Garden Ant Control Port Elizabeth
Black Garden Ants are quite possible the most common Ant Species throughout Port Elizabeth and the Eastern Cape. An average Black Ant colony can reach up to 40,000 workers where as 7000 – 10,000 is more common. These Ants are particularly successful pests because 1 Ant queen can live for up to 15 years and workers up to 4 years.
Worker Garden Ants are glossy black in color and 3mm – 5mm in length. Garden Ants usually build their nests underground, in rotten logs and pots as well as under rocks and stones. Black Garden Ants are mostly sugar and protein eaters, they farm Aphids, forage for Insects such as Cockroaches and Beetles and even swarm around fallen fruit.
Argentine Ant Control Port Elizabeth
Argentine Ants are just as common here in Port Elizabeth and the Eastern Cape. Our Ant Control Port Elizabeth team report that these Ants frequent damp and moist areas. They commonly forage through kitchens and sculleries collecting that crumb that has fallen o the counter. Argentine Ants commonly nest underground close to taps and water faucets as well as in cavity walls. These area are usually damp, dark and warmer that many other areas.
Argentine Ants are a smaller species of Red Ant where workers range in size between 1.8mm and 2.4mm in length and queen Ants 4.2mm – 6.4mm. World wide, the Argentine Ants is one of the most invasive species. This is mostly because opposing Ant colonies rarely conflict against each other, they can quite happily co-inhabit the same area.
Pharaohs Ant Control Port Elizabeth
Pharaohs Ants are quite possible the most interesting Ants on this list, although more rare that the species mentioned above they are still an invasive species found right here in Port Elizabeth. These Ants are highly intelligent and socially superior to the others on this list. They communicate with pheromones and can swarm as any given moment.
The Pharaohs Ant worker is about 2mm in length and burnt orange to light brown in color. This species of Ant is known as Polygynous, this means that 1 colony can have several queens as apposed to 1 like most others. They have harmless stingers that are used for pheromone placement. If a colony is disturbed or treated incorrectly it will branch out and spread, creating several colonies.
Knowing species specific information helps Ant Control Port Elizabeth be on top of their game
An out of control Ant Infestation can be a nightmare for most. If you reside within the Eastern Cape or Port Elizabeth please do not hesitate to give us a call. Out Ant Control Port Elizabeth staff are friendly and knowledgeable and always willing to help.
Quotations are free and no obligation so you have no excuse to to get in contact of the industry experts right away. Port Elizabeth Pest Control are the exterminators of note.