Color

Red or Black

Size

6 to 12 mm

Life

4 to 12 months

Ants are the most common pest people encounter in the summer and spring seasons.

Ant infestations are especially a nuisance because they can cause some serious damage to the property and health of individuals. Ants nests can have as many as 300,000 ants at a time and are able to multiply incredibly quickly if overlooked.

Different Classes of Ants

Carpenter Ant

Carpenter ants vary in size from 3.5mm to 13mm long. They are mostly black in colour but it is not uncommon to see them in reddish or yellowish tints as well. These ants are especially destructive because they are a wood boring insect and can cause serious damage to your home or property. They are especially attracted to any dead trees, or wood that contains a lot of moisture in it.

Pavement Ant

Carpenter ants vary in size from 3.5mm to 13mm long. They are mostly black in colour but it is not uncommon to see them in reddish or yellowish tints as well. These ants are especially destructive because they are a wood boring insect and can cause serious damage to your home or property. They are especially attracted to any dead trees, or wood that contains a lot of moisture in it.

Fire Ant

Carpenter ants vary in size from 3.5mm to 13mm long. They are mostly black in colour but it is not uncommon to see them in reddish or yellowish tints as well. These ants are especially destructive because they are a wood boring insect and can cause serious damage to your home or property. They are especially attracted to any dead trees, or wood that contains a lot of moisture in it.

Pavement Ant

Carpenter ants vary in size from 3.5mm to 13mm long. They are mostly black in colour but it is not uncommon to see them in reddish or yellowish tints as well. These ants are especially destructive because they are a wood boring insect and can cause serious damage to your home or property. They are especially attracted to any dead trees, or wood that contains a lot of moisture in it.

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