Getting to know more about flying ants

It is in summers when flying ants can invade your home or business. Also known as alates, these ants are typically distinguished by their wings. That is, mostly only flying ants have wings.

Flying ants have only one purpose: to reproduce and start a fresh colony. These ants breed in mid air.

Often, people get confused between flying ants and flying termites and take one for another. Distinguishing between the two, however, is easy. Flying ants swarm occurs in the summer while flying termite swarm occurs in the spring.

Not all flying ants bite, but some species are known to bite, especially if they feel threatened. Open windows and doors are their common entry points into a home or business.

Some species of flying ants can inflict much damage. Examples include carpenter ants. They build nests inside timber pieces and so can damage wooden structures.

Here are some tips to prevent flying ants from entering your property:

• Seal crevices and cracks
• Keep the doors and windows shut as much as possible
• Install a quality fly screen. Keeping the doors and windows shut may not be something you want to do during the summer months. A better idea would be to install a fly screen.

If your home or business is already infested with flying ants, you must seek professional help immediately. Call High Glen Pest Control and make your house or business flying-ant free.