Top ants in the Toronto area
The Toronto area has more than 100 species of ants present. But, not all of them cause domestic nuisance. More than 90% of them are found in the wild areas and only a few of those species cause problems in the residential spaces. You might be wondering why we are even wondering about the ‘type’ of insects? You just need to eliminate them! But, identification of the right pest is the foremost thing one must do to find the best procedure to kill them.
Pavement ants:
They are usually found under slabs made of concrete and exist in groups. They do not damage wood. They are either dark brown or blackish. They are segmented in shape with around 2.5 to 3 millimeters in length.
How to remove them?
They can be removed using an ant bait. An ant bait allows for the worker ants to eat some of the bait but it results best when these workers take the bait back to the rest of the colony.
A natural way of removing them is by mixing dish soap and water to spray the ants and their nest.
European fire ants:
These are red coloured ants who are medium sized and are not native to canada. They are generally located in gardens, parks and yards which means their origination takes place from the exteriors .These ants are usually known for harming the garden plants.
How to remove them?
The most effective way to kill fire ants is to employ a two step procedure that includes baiting and mound drench. To begin, you need to place a bait to kill the queen and other worker ants that live in the colony. Next step is to use insecticide for getting targeted treatments on the mounds.
The natural way to get rid of ants is by mixing vinegar, baking soda and water in the same proportion and pouring it into the ant colony. The strong scent of vinegar acts as an ant repellant.
Carpenter ants:
They live in woods and can deck inside your home causing massive damage to your wooden interiors. These ants are black in color and are comparatively larger than other types of ants.
How to remove them?
The best way to remove carpenter ants is with baits. Advance Carpenter Ant Bait or KM Ant Pro Ant Bait Station are the most effective products to kill carpenter ants.
The natural way to kill them is using vinegar. It is an extremely effective natural ant deterrent. The smell prevents them from returning back.
I hope this helps you get an overview of the type of ants that are most prevalent in the Toronto area. So make sure you identify them and use the best method to eliminate them completely.