Ant or Termite? Learning Whether You Have Ants or Termites is Key to Protecting Your Home
http://ransfordpc.com/ – You probably know that ants and termites look similar, but why should you really care which one is invading your house? You need to get rid of either one, right? Both ants and termites can and will cause lots of damage to your home, but termites, just don’t quit until there is nothing left. If you think you have ants or termites in your home, contact a professional pest control company like Ransford Environmental Solutions Inc.
http://ransfordpc.com/ – You probably know that ants and termites look similar, but why should you really care which one is invading your house? You need to get rid of either one, right? Both ants and termites can and will cause lots of damage to your home, but termites, just don’t quit until there is nothing left. If you think you have ants or termites in your home, contact a professional pest control company like Ransford Environmental Solutions Inc.
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<strong>Ant</strong> Or <strong>Termite</strong>?<br />
<strong>Learning</strong> <strong>Whether</strong> <strong>You</strong> <strong>Have</strong> <strong>Ant</strong>s <strong>or</strong> <strong>Termite</strong>s<br />
<strong>is</strong> <strong>Key</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Protecting</strong> <strong>You</strong>r <strong>Home</strong>
Wondering why you should care<br />
about the difference between ants<br />
and termites? They can both cause<br />
serious problems in your home,<br />
but termites just don’t quit.<br />
They’ll keep eating away until you<br />
do something about it <strong>or</strong> your<br />
home collapses in on itself, so<br />
figuring out which you’re dealing<br />
with <strong>is</strong> an absolute must.<br />
A Dangerous Difference
<strong>Ant</strong>s usually have a thin, pinched wa<strong>is</strong>t. They have long,<br />
angled antennae, and their back wings are typically smaller<br />
than the front. They can swarm at any time of the year.<br />
<strong>Ant</strong>s
<strong>Termite</strong>s tend <strong>to</strong> have straight bodies with thick wa<strong>is</strong>ts.<br />
They appear <strong>to</strong> have one long body segment, and small,<br />
straight antenna. Both sets of wings are exactly the same<br />
size, and they typically only swarm in the spring.<br />
<strong>Termite</strong>s
If you do have termite problems,<br />
there are several things you may<br />
notice right away. <strong>You</strong> may notice<br />
groups of swarmers in your home.<br />
<strong>You</strong> may also notice d<strong>is</strong>t<strong>or</strong>ted<br />
paint inside your home. It’s also<br />
possible you’ll notice mud tubes<br />
on exteri<strong>or</strong> walls.<br />
If you notice any of these<br />
problems, you should contact a<br />
pest control professional<br />
immediately.<br />
Symp<strong>to</strong>ms To Watch F<strong>or</strong>
There are a number of things you can do <strong>to</strong> prevent<br />
termites. <strong>You</strong> can start by keeping your lawn well mowed<br />
and eliminating as much yard waste as possible. Be sure<br />
you stack firewood well away from your home, and repair<br />
any leaks immediately.<br />
What <strong>You</strong> Can Do<br />
Now
If you do think you’re infested, the<br />
single best thing you can do <strong>is</strong> call<br />
your local pest control company f<strong>or</strong><br />
help. <strong>Whether</strong> ants <strong>or</strong> termites,<br />
they’re <strong>to</strong>ugh <strong>to</strong> get rid of on your<br />
own!<br />
The Next Step
Ransf<strong>or</strong>d Environmental Solutions Inc. has been the name<br />
<strong>to</strong> know in pest control since 1896. Specializing in termite<br />
problems just like yours, they’re the only solution. Call us<br />
<strong>to</strong>day f<strong>or</strong> a free estimate.<br />
Making the Right Choice
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