Ant Or Termite? Learning Whether You Have Ants or Termites

is Key to Protecting Your Home

A Dangerous Difference

Wondering why you should care

about the difference between ants

and termites? They can both cause

serious problems in your home,

but termites just don’t quit.

They’ll keep eating away until you

do something about it or your

home collapses in on itself, so

figuring out which you’re dealing

with is an absolute must.

Ants

Ants usually have a thin, pinched waist. They have long,

angled antennae, and their back wings are typically smaller

than the front. They can swarm at any time of the year.

Termites

Termites tend to have straight bodies with thick waists.

They appear to have one long body segment, and small,

straight antenna. Both sets of wings are exactly the same

size, and they typically only swarm in the spring.

Symptoms To Watch For

If you do have termite problems,

there are several things you may

notice right away. You may notice

groups of swarmers in your home.

You may also notice distorted

paint inside your home. It’s also

possible you’ll notice mud tubes

on exterior walls.

If you notice any of these

problems, you should contact a

pest control professional

immediately.

What You Can Do

Now

There are a number of things you can do to prevent

termites. You can start by keeping your lawn well mowed

and eliminating as much yard waste as possible. Be sure

you stack firewood well away from your home, and repair

any leaks immediately.

The Next Step

If you do think you’re infested, the

single best thing you can do is call

your local pest control company for

help. Whether ants or termites,

they’re tough to get rid of on your

own!

Making the Right Choice

Ransford Environmental Solutions Inc. has been the name

to know in pest control since 1896. Specializing in termite

problems just like yours, they’re the only solution. Call us

today for a free estimate.