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The Ants Go Marching… Right Into Little Rock Homes

April 5, 2011

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Learn More About Odorous House Ants And Other Ants In Arkansas

Protect your home from ants this spring with McCauley Service

We’ve all heard the children’s song, “The ants go marching one by one, hoorah, hoorah”, but for homeowners in Little Rock and throughout Arkansas the song more accurately should be “The ants go marching one by one Help! Help!” Spring is here and many species of ants are waking from their winter slumber, hungry and in search of food in our pantries and cupboards, but rest assured, McCauley Service, an local pest control company serving all of Arkansas including Little Rock, Benton and Hot Springs, is ready to help homeowners fight nuisance and damaging ants.

Odorous House Ants

While there are over 700 species of ants in the United States, the most common type to invade Little Rock homes are Odorous house ants. Also known as sugar ants, these pests will eat almost anything, including fruit, meats and cheese and can contaminate food sources they infest with their droppings. They get their name from the rotten coconut smell that is produced when they are threatened or killed.

Carpenter Ants

Another frequent invader is the Carpenter ant. Although these insects are part of the natural ecosystem when excavating decaying wood, they will take your house down! They do not consume but will tunnel or chew their way into your structure in order to build colonies in your wood.

Fire Ants

Fire ants are known for their aggressive behavior; they will hide their nests in your yard and attack when provoked. Although not generally life threatening, fire ants have a painful sting that should be avoided.

Ant Prevention

Ants are one of the most obnoxious pests as well as the hardest type of insects to control. Simply killing the foragers you see in your kitchen or bathroom will not solve the problem, you have to eliminate the entire colony or they will just keep coming back. To really beat these menacing little buggers, call McCauley Services today. Our ant services, available throughout Arkansas, are the ideal solution for property owners who are tired of dealing with ants. For more information or to schedule service, give us a call at 800.672.223 or simply click here.