True ant control occurs when you kill the nests that are in the structure now and prevent outdoor nests from reestablishing patterns of activity in the future. It is very important to view control as a process rather than as an event.
The first step in the process is to interview the occupants of the structure to learn what they know about “what” they are seeing and “where”. This also gives us the opportunity to learn about moisture conditions that are known to the occupants.
Next we conduct a thorough inspection. It is most helpful
to carefully examine the exterior. Here we will look for actual ant trails,
nests in the surrounding landscape and conditions on the exterior of
the structure that are conducive to ant activity. We will also look
for tell-tale signs of infestation such as Frass (wood shavings and
debris created by ants). This will also help us plan our service strategy
since it is situational and depends on what we find.
New Hampshire Carpenter Ant Frass
The particulars of what happens next depend greatly upon what we have learned about the conditions inside and outside the structure and the time of year. At our disposal are an array of tools and insecticide formulations that are most appropriate for controlling carpenter ants in certain situations. We do not believe that consumers should have to choose between living with pests and worrying about pesticides so we carry both traditional and non-toxic materials. All of our technicians are trained in the principles of Advanced Integrated Pest Management and Green Ant Control; the goal of which is to control pests while minimizing the use of insecticides where people and pets may contact them.
For Carpenter Ants we have developed a highly effective process that addresses both known and unknown areas of infestation. The process is based on a combination of our experiences, the work of many field researchers and the definitive information presented by Dr. Laurel Hansen and John Klotz, authors of the books Carpenter Ants of the United States and Canada and Urban Ants of North American and Europe.
Whenever possible we seek to find the nest and treat it directly. This the most efficient means of control. But we also know that many nests are hidden deep within the inaccessible areas of structures. To defeat these nests we use a combination of baits and other slow acting insecticides that ants will encounter as they forage and travel. The ants will deliver these materials back to the hidden nests for us ensuring success over time. We are leveraging the social behavior and biology of this pest. In the 82 years we have been in the Carpenter Ant control business, we have never been more effective than we are right now.
After we implement our control strategy we consult with the client to let them know what we have done and what they can expect. We will also provide them with information regarding what they can do to make their structure less appealing to pests such as correcting moisture problems that they may not be aware of. We will also discuss the preventive service options that we can provide for Carpenter Ants or any other household pest they are likely to encounter.
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