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The best way to get rid of ants and make sure they stay gone is to use our helpful ant control tips in combination with our Home Protection Plan. By signing up with Fox Pest Control, you get year-round protection from pests entering your home. Our ant exterminators have the tools and expertise to make your home feel comfortable and safe.

Ants persistently return because they leave chemical trails called pheromones. These trails help other ants in the colony locate their nest or find food. Cleaning where you’ve seen visible trails may not be enough; eliminating the food source, regular cleaning, and sealing entry points can disrupt trails but not eliminate the problem. When you sign up for our Home Protection Plan, our technicians will create a barrier around your home, effectively blocking all pathways into your home. If pests somehow find their way back into your home, call us. We’ll come back for an additional service for free!

All ants have mandibles, so they all have the ability to bite you. However, some species sting and then bite, and others just sting. In the United States, the most dangerous ants are generally not harmful to humans in a life-threatening way. Everyone will react differently to ant bites, so it’s important to contact your healthcare provider if you’re worried. The following ants are known for their aggressive behavior:

• Red Imported Fire Ant: These ants are known for their painful stings, and their colonies can behave aggressively. Some individuals may experience severe allergic reactions.
• Texas Bullet Ant: These are currently only found in Texas and have an extremely painful sting that can cause severe pain and swelling.
• Harvester Ants: Some species of harvester ants in the U.S. have potent venom, and their stings can be painful.
• Carpenter ants: The danger posed by this species comes when they carve tunnels and galleries through wood, causing major structural damage.

When you’re dealing with persistent ants like these, you need the expertise of our professional ant exterminators. At Fox Pest Control, we offer a Satisfaction Guarantee, which means we’ll keep coming back to take care of pests until they’re gone.

If you’ve been bitten or stung by an ant, you may see a raised, red welt and slight swelling around the mark. If you’ve been stung by a fire ant, the mark might resemble a pimple with a pus-filled blister, which will most likely sting. Everyone reacts differently to ant bites, and some may not react at all. If you’re concerned or unsure about what bit you, it’s a good idea to contact a healthcare provider.

One noticeable difference is their size. While most ants are about 1/8 inch long, carpenter ant workers can be up to four times bigger, from 1/4-1/2 inch long. They’re also different because of their nesting behavior – while most ants will nest in trees, soil, and plants, carpenter ants excavate wood to create nests, often causing structural damage. We cover many types of ants in our Home Protection Plan, so you’ll have year-round protection from all the ants trying to enter your home.

Ant lifespans vary by species and caste (worker, queen, or male), influenced by environmental conditions and colony health. Here are some general guidelines:

• Worker Ants: Most worker ants, constituting the majority of a colony, live for a few weeks to months, influenced by their role, environmental conditions, and the presence of predators.
• Queen Ants: Queen ants live for several years to decades, some with exceptionally long lives. Their primary role is egg-laying and sustaining the colony.
• Drone Ants: Male ants, or drones, have the shortest lifespan. Their sole purpose is to mate with a queen, and they typically die shortly after accomplishing this task, lasting days or weeks.