Ants

Pest ID
Size: 1.5mm - 13mm
Colour: brown, red, black
Description: 3 parts to their body: head, thorax and abdomen; 6 legs. Reproductive ants have wings.

While there are over 100 different species of ants in Canada, the most common ones seen in the Calgary area are the pavement, pharaoh and carpenter ants. They are social insects that live in colonies of thousands. Ants are an unsightly nuisance that can cause damage to lawns and invade homes in their search for food sources. Some species of ants, such as the pharaoh ant, have been linked to disease transmission and can contaminate food sources.

Do it yourself ant treatments from the hardware store can only kill a small part of the colony. In order to stop an infestation and prevent them from returning, you will need the help of professional services.