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Ant Pest Control

Ants are social insects and live in colonies. Due to their foraging in large numbers, ants are commonly considered as nuisance pest. Ant colony may consist of 4 castes: queen, worker, female and male. Workers are responsible to forage for resources while queen is involved in egg-laying. Female and male ants (ant reproductive) have wings and they are responsible to swarm, mate and establish new colonies. Often ant reproductive are confused with swarming termites but they are distinguished as ant reproductive by having different sized fore and hind wing pairs, while in termites both pairs of wings are the same size.

On the other side, we all mistook that white ants were also ants. But actually, it’s not; they are termites. White Ants Pest Control is not different as compared to any pest control. So, it’s important to identify whether you have an ant or white ant attack.

Right Ant or White Ant Treatment will ensure you get rid of them.

Sign of infestation

(1) Exterior infestation

  • The ant nest outside home such as ant mounds
  • Could also nest in other exterior structures such as doorway crack, exterior siding or decks and roofs that contain rotten wood
  • Create ant trail to your home where they collect food resources and bring it back to the colony
  • Example: Ghost ant and crazy ant

(2) Interior infestation

  • The entire colony of ants establish a nest inside home
  • May build a permanent nest behind walls, near door frames, and inside cabinets
  • Example: Carpenter ant

Cause of ant infestation

  • Food is left in the open
  • Dirty dishes left in kitchen or room

What if not treated on time?

  • Inflamed skin and cramps or headaches due to ant venom (bites)
  • Door frames and cabinets damaged from nests
  • Lawns and gardens damaged from nests
  • Electrical cables damaged by chewing ants

Types of Ant Control Singapore treatment

  • Gel baiting
  • Indoor spraying
  • Garden spraying

Treatment Approach

  • Conduct a thorough visual inspection for ant or White Ant Treatment
  • Identify the ant species and location of the nest
  • Residual chemical spraying / gel baiting on area of infestation
  • Recommendation of sanitation methodology to minimise future re-infestation of relevant ant or White Ants Pest Control

Preventive measure

  • Clean up interior and exterior premises on a regular basis
  • Wash dishes and cooking utensils immediately after use
  • Clean up crumbs and spills right away
  • Store food in thick plastic or metal containers with tight lids
  • Dispose garbage and trashes on a regular basis
  • Seal up cracks and crevices
  • Remove mounds of soil that touch the walls or roofs of the premises

How Do I Tell If I Have Ants Infestation?

Ants invade when they find food, water, and shelter in your home, often sneaking in through unsealed cracks and gaps. Leftover crumbs or spills attract them, while leaky pipes or damp areas provide a place to settle. If left unchecked, ant colonies spread rapidly, potentially damaging wood, wires, and gardens. Regular cleaning and sealing entry points can help keep them out. However, if ants continue to appear, white ants pest control experts can help remove them and prevent future infestations. Preventing ants is the best way to protect your home from these pests.

Different Types of Ants

Different Types of Ants

Odorous House Ant (Tapinoma Sessile)

  • Characteristics: These ants scurry around, measuring 2.4-3.3 mm in length, with bodies in shades of brown or black. When crushed, they release a strong, rotten coconut-like odour, making them easily identifiable.
  • Behaviour and Habitat: Odorous house ants seek damp areas like beneath floors, inside kitchen cupboards, or between walls. Outdoors, they hide under rocks or in soil, building their nests discreetly.
  • Breeding: Multiple queens lay eggs quickly, populating the colony with thousands of ants, allowing colonies to spread swiftly under suitable conditions.
  • Diet: They prefer sugary foods such as fruit and nectar but also consume greasy leftovers in kitchens.
  • Signs: You may notice their trails along countertops and near food, particularly around spilled sweets.

Carpenter Ant (Camponotus spp.)

  • Characteristics: Carpenter ants measure between 6-13 mm and are typically black or dark brown. Unlike termites, they tunnel through wood but don’t consume it.
  • Behaviour and Habitat: They carve nests in damp, decayed wood, establishing homes in walls, decks, and roofs, silently damaging wood structures over time.
  • Breeding: Carpenter ants form colonies with a single queen, but as they spread, they create satellite nests, expanding quickly.
  • Diet: They search for sweet liquids like honeydew and feed on insects or plant sap, often entering homes for easy meals.
  • Signs: Look for small piles of sawdust near wooden structures. Occasionally, faint rustling sounds may come from within walls as they burrow.

Sugar Ant (Camponotus Consobrinus)

  • Characteristics: Sugar ants grow to 5-15 mm, with striking black and orange bodies, with darker abdomens contrasting with lighter heads and thoraxes.
  • Behaviour and Habitat: They enter homes, especially at night, searching for food in kitchens. Outside, they nest in gardens or trees, drawn indoors by the scent of sweets.
  • Breeding: Sugar ants establish large colonies with a single queen, with worker ants gathering food to support the colony.
  • Diet: As the name suggests, sugar ants prefer sugary foods such as fruit, honeydew, and nectar, as well as insects.
  • Signs: You may see long trails of ants near sugary spills or exposed foods, moving swiftly along counters and pantry areas.

Ghost Ant (Tapinoma Melanocephalum)

  • Characteristics: Ghost ants measure only 1.3-2 mm. Their bodies appear pale or translucent, with a darker head, allowing them to remain mostly unnoticed.
  • Behaviour and Habitat: These ants prefer warm, moist areas, often entering homes in large numbers. They tend to gather around potted plants, hidden wall spaces, or baseboards.
  • Breeding: Ghost ant colonies grow quickly, with multiple queens laying eggs, particularly in warm climates.
  • Diet: They feed on sweets like syrups and fruit juices but also consume greasy foods and small insects.
  • Signs: Despite their small size, their large numbers make them visible. You’ll often find their trails in kitchens or bathrooms near sweet foods.

Black Garden Ant (Lasius Niger)

  • Characteristics: These shiny black ants grow to 3-5 mm and are common in gardens, though they occasionally enter homes seeking food.
  • Behaviour and Habitat: Black garden ants build large colonies in the soil, often under rocks or paving stones. When it’s warm, they enter homes drawn by food scents.
  • Breeding: The queen produces thousands of eggs, growing the colony, with winged ants swarming during mating season to establish new colonies.
  • Diet: They feed on honeydew from aphids and scavenge sweet crumbs or sugary spills in homes.
  • Signs: Look for ant trails from garden areas moving indoors, as well as small soil piles near cracks or foundations marking their nests.

Pavement Ant (Tetramorium Caespitum)

  • Characteristics: Pavement ants reach 2.5-4 mm in length with brownish-black bodies and fine grooves across their heads and bodies. They thrive near paved areas.
  • Behaviour and Habitat: These ants nest in cracks in sidewalks, pavements, and building foundations. During colder months, they may enter homes seeking warmth.
  • Breeding: With a single queen, pavement ants form large colonies that grow quickly, often fighting other colonies for territory.
  • Diet: They consume sugary foods, proteins, and insects, searching for crumbs and greasy food indoors.
  • Signs: Look for small piles of dirt or sand on sidewalks or at the base of walls, with ant trails leading indoors.

Big-Headed Ant (Pheidole spp.)

  • Characteristics: Big-headed ants measure 2-4 mm, with soldiers displaying unusually large heads. Workers, however, have smaller heads and slimmer bodies.
  • Behaviour and Habitat: They nest in soil, under logs, or within walls, aggressively expanding their colonies by overpowering other ants.
  • Breeding: Big-headed ants form colonies with multiple queens, growing quickly in warm, humid environments.
  • Diet: They collect seeds, dead insects, and greasy foods, storing grains and seeds in their nests.
  • Signs: You may see large ant mounds outside, especially near soil or mulch. Indoors, trails of ants often appear near kitchens or pantries.

Why Choose Ecospace Pest for Ant Control Treatment?

Ecospace Pest addresses ant issues in Singapore with expert solutions. We apply safe, effective methods like gel baiting and spraying. Our white ant treatment finds nests through thorough inspections and eradicates ant colonies. We create customized solutions based on the ant type and infestation size. Additionally, Ecospace Pest provides tips to prevent future infestations. Our services offer quick, lasting protection to keep your home or office ant-free.Reach out to Ecospace Pest today for trusted ant control in Singapore. Keep your space pest-free with our expert help!

FAQs

When an infestation becomes overwhelming, it can be challenging to eliminate without professional assistance. In such cases, hiring a professional white ants pest control service is essential to effectively manage the problem.

The most effective approach for eliminating ants is a combination of sealing entry points, using ant baits, gel-based pesticides, or white ant treatment, and maintaining cleanliness to prevent further infestations.

Ants are repelled by various scents, including peppermint, vinegar, citrus, cinnamon, and coffee grounds. These odours disrupt their scent trails and deter them from specific areas.

Services performing ant control in Singapore are equipped to successfully eradicate ant infestations. Professional treatments focus on destroying ant colonies, disrupting their foraging patterns, and setting up barriers to address the issue.