Seeing and having ants inside your home is never a pleasant experience. Sugar and carpenter ants are two of the most common species of ants you may encounter in your home. While they look very similar, there are subtle differences...

North Carolina is a beautiful state with great offerings for adventurers and city-dwellers alike. Known for its diverse landscapes, both high mountains and lazy riverbanks, North Carolina’s humid climates make it also a great habitat for all sorts of bugs...

Texas, the land of many wonders, is also home to a variety of ant species. From the small red fire ant to the large carpenter ants, each type of ant poses its own unique challenge when trying to repel them...

Have you ever noticed small black ants making their way around your home or backyard? If so, you’ve likely encountered pavement ants or carpenter ants. These two species are very similar in appearance, but they have distinct physical characteristics, nesting...

You’ll rarely see just one ant walking along the kitchen counter. More often, you’ll find a line of ants marching together, looking for food they can take back to their colony. Normally, our first instinct is to grab anything we...

Bleach remains one of the most effective household cleaners to this day. It brightens clothing and brings back the white to those grimy and greasy surfaces. Being an incredible multi-tasker, bleach is often found in most homes, but did you...

Many homeowners know the frustration of trying to control ants in their lawns and gardens, but few are familiar with the fascinating story of how these little creatures came to inhabit different parts of the country.  In Florida alone, there...

Fire ants – those red, angry-looking insects that cause so much trouble for homeowners – have been a bane of the summer season for years. They’re known for their aggressive behavior and painful stings – and they seem to be...

Are you battling against a relentless army of ants? Professional ant control treatments might just help, but while you’re waiting for the next appointment or exterminator visit, you can start fighting back with borax.  Borax is a naturally occurring mineral...

If you’ve ever seen a carpenter ant constructing its nest, you know that these creatures are amazingly skilled at using their powerful jaws to tunnel through wood. Unfortunately, that same skill can be turned against your home, as carpenter ants...