by John Bozarjian | May 13, 2019 | Ants, Blog
There are many rumors floating around concerning the potent venom produced by the so-called “cow-killer ant”. Contrary to this insect’s common nickname, it is neither an ant nor a killer; instead, these insects are actually a wingless wasp species that closely...
by John Bozarjian | Apr 16, 2019 | Ants, Blog
There exists more than one thousand carpenter ant species worldwide, 60 of which reside in the United States and Canada. Most carpenter ant species dwell in forested regions where they create nests within dead and moist wood. Carpenter ants are one of the most...
by John Bozarjian | Apr 3, 2019 | Ants, Blog
Despite the relatively cold climate in Massachusetts, numerous hardy ant species have no problem thriving in the state. This is especially true for fire ants, as they have been documented as surviving within freezing conditions. Although fire ants can survive outdoor...
by John Bozarjian | Apr 3, 2019 | Ants, Blog
Having an insect infestation take control of a home is always stressful, but the many common insect pests of homes differ tremendously in the amount of problems that they create for homeowners. For example, one type of insect pest, and the most common within homes,...
by John Bozarjian | Mar 7, 2019 | Ants, Blog
More than ninety percent of homes in the United States are timber-framed, and therefore, ninety percent of homes in the US are vulnerable to termite and carpenter ant attacks, except for homes in Alaska, of course. In case you do not know, homes are vulnerable to...
by John Bozarjian | Jan 10, 2019 | Ants, Blog
Growing up we were taught the value of a hard day’s work, and that everything in life must be earned through hard work. This may sound like a uniquely human way of thinking about hard work, but humans are not alone with their ideals. Ants also tend to have a...
