Ants

Tiny Troublemakers: Solutions for Small Ant Infestations

  • Posted on March 6, 2024
  • /Under Ants, blog
While ants may be small, they can become a big nuisance when they invade our homes. These tiny insects are notorious for infiltrating kitchens, pantries, and even bedrooms in search of food and water. While their size may make them seem harmless, the sheer numbers in a colony can quickly turn a minor annoyance into a major problem. Thankfully, there are effective strategies for managing small ant infestations and keeping these tiny troublemakers at bay. Here at Monroe Pest Control, we treat for small ants and identify possible ways that they can get…continue reading →

It’s Small Ant Season!

Of all the insects that are commonly noted in our area, few are more prevalent than the small pavement ant. They are subterranean (their colonies exist below ground) and they are widely dispersed in a variety of soil types throughout the Midwest. In the spring, fall and summer they can easily be seen outside in limitless quantities building ant hills on sidewalks, driveways, parking lots and in yards. These exterior infestations are typically a non-issue for most people who seldom identify this activity as troublesome. It is when these insects and their sand…continue reading →