by John Bozarjian | Apr 5, 2021 | Ants, Blog
The body of an ant generates formic acid, which is used to fight off predators and defend the nest. The acid itself is one of the simplest organic acids around. It is produced in a special abdominal gland, and this feature is found across numerous ant species....
by John Bozarjian | Nov 10, 2020 | Ants, Blog
Despite the relatively cold climate in Massachusetts, numerous hardy ant species have no problem thriving in the state. This is especially true for fire ants, as they have been documented as surviving within freezing conditions. Although fire ants can survive outdoor...
by John Bozarjian | Mar 7, 2019 | Ants, Blog
More than ninety percent of homes in the United States are timber-framed, and therefore, ninety percent of homes in the US are vulnerable to termite and carpenter ant attacks, except for homes in Alaska, of course. In case you do not know, homes are vulnerable to...
