by John Bozarjian | Oct 11, 2026 | Blog, Ants
TL;DR: Carpenter ants don’t eat wood like termites do — they chew through it to build smooth, hollow galleries for nesting. Over time, this excavation can weaken structural beams, window frames, and door trims. Spotting frass (sawdust-like debris), rustling...
by John Bozarjian | Sep 13, 2026 | Blog, Ants
Pavement ants invade homes searching for food, water, and shelter, entering through tiny cracks in foundations, sidewalks, and driveways. They’re most active in spring and summer. Getting rid of them requires locating the nest, eliminating food sources, sealing...
by John Bozarjian | Aug 30, 2026 | Blog, Ants
Killing visible ants does almost nothing to solve an ant infestation. Ants operate as a colony organism, with a queen reproducing thousands of workers underground. Surface sprays eliminate foragers but leave the colony intact. Effective control requires targeting the...
by John Bozarjian | Aug 16, 2026 | Blog, Ants
Ant colonies are highly organized societies where millions of individuals work together across specialized roles—queen, worker, and soldier—to build and maintain complex underground tunnel systems. These structures feature ventilation shafts, nurseries, and food...
by John Bozarjian | Aug 2, 2026 | Ants, Blog, Termites
Carpenter ants and termites both damage wood, but they look and behave differently. Carpenter ants are larger, have pinched waists, and hollow out wood to nest—they don’t eat it. Termites are smaller, have thick waists, and consume wood from the inside out....
by John Bozarjian | Jul 26, 2026 | Ants, Blog
Ants invade kitchens because they’re drawn to food residue, moisture, and accessible entry points. The seven most common attractants include unsealed food, dirty drains, pet bowls, and structural gaps. Addressing each one systematically—rather than just...
