CRAZY ANTS

CRAZY ANTS

                Ants
can be a nuisance here in Southwest Florida and one of the most persistent pest
problems is the Crazy Ant.  This is a
small brown to black ant about 1/10^th inch long with a tremendous
amount of energy.  The Crazy Ant got named
from the habit of running about very erratically with no apparent sense of
direction.  They are sometimes recognized
by their extremely long legs and antennae out of proportion to the other parts
of their body.  This unusual feature is a
good identifying characteristic.

                The
Crazy Ant is found in the ground, dead logs, fence posts, hollow trees, mulch,
potted plants, small cracks, crevices and voids inside structures, and wanders
throughout the building searching for food. 
The Crazy ant is very adaptable of nesting habits.  They will nest in both moist and relatively
dry environments.  They prefer to feed on
animal mater, grease and other insects, but will readily eat sweets, of all
kinds.  The workers will forage up to 100
feet or more from the colony in search of food.

                Each
colony contains numerous queens.  The
Crazy Ant colony is very mobile and will move from one site to a new site if
conditions become unfavorable.  New
colonies are produced by budding or splitting apart.  Budding occurs when one or more queens and a
group of workers split away from the original colony to form a new colony.

                Treating
or controlling Crazy Ants consists of three steps.  First, is to correct any condition contributing
to the infestation, such as excess moisture. Then, is locating and treating
existing colonies, using baits and spray insecticides.  Finally, is to establish barriers of residual
insecticide around the structure to try to prevent new Crazy Ants from entering
the building.

                Patience
will normally results in success. 
Locations of the colonies are important, but if they cannot be found,
baiting and a perimeter treatment will give a temporary relief of the
problem.  Your cooperation in locating
the colonies is a key element to the success of this treatment.

                Call, 239-455-4300, Collier
Pest Control today for a free estimate and a complete explanation on any of our
services, or look us up on our web site at collierpestcontrol.com  Don't let unwanted guests spoil your beautiful Southwest Florida
lifestyle. Remember, Florida does not have to be shared with insects!

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