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Flying Ants vs. Termites

Flying ants and termites are not the same thing. Here are the differences and what you can do about an infestation.
Summer is here, which brings out all the seasonal bugs and insects. Whether it’s mosquitoes in your yard or a fruit fly infestation, it seems there’s no escaping those pesky bugs. And just when we ...
Flying ants may seem more formidable than their terrestrial counterparts. Interestingly, though, flying ants—also known as swarmers or alates—aren’t actually a specific variety of ant at all. Flying ...
For Zach DeVries, an assistant professor of Urban Entomology at the University of Kentucky who works with its Cooperative Extension Service, this is the time of year he gets the most calls about ...
There are several ways to remove carpenter ants from inside your house. Fact checked by Emily EstepReviewed by Amanda Rose NewtonFact checked by Emily EstepReviewed by Amanda Rose Newton Flying ants ...
A home is an investment. It might be part of a retirement plan, or an inheritance for future generations. With today’s high property rates, these investments are even more precious, and greater ...
Is it a carpenter ant or a pavement ant? If you find just one in your house, it might be the only sign you have of an infestation. You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access ...
The best way to treat an infestation is to call a pest control expert, as DIY methods aren't always effective. If you notice a line of extra large ants coming and going in your home, you may have a ...