Ants are fascinating creatures. They can lift 20 times their own body weight. They have wars with other colonies that are often to the death and sometimes involve psychological warfare. They can even be infested by fungi and become actual zombies.

There are also hundreds upon hundreds of different ant species. In fact, as many as 10,000 different species of ants have been discovered, with the possibility of more undiscovered ant varieties spread out in the many regions of the world. In North America, it is estimated that there are roughly 700 to 1,000 different ant species, and still a chance of further ant discovery.

Ants in Virginia and Maryland

When it comes to ants in the Virginia and Maryland areas, there is some good news and some bad news. The good news is that there are very few species that go inside the home – most thrive outdoors, and are very unlikely to infest your residence beyond the occasional worker wandering and looking for food. The bad news is that event one species of ants mean lots of ants invading homes, and without the proper ant control these home-invaders can be a tremendous nuisance. Some of these species include:/

• Carpenter Ants – Possibly the most damaging to your home, carpenter ants may live inside of your wall or insulation and eat away at the materials that keep your home in shape.
• Pharaoh Ants – Pharaoh ants are unique, in that they nest almost exclusively indoors. They can also split into groups, making ant control difficult.
• Odorous House Ants – Odorous house ants are also prone to nesting inside of the home, and they can emit a foul smell if squished.

You also may find other ant invaders like pavement ants. As the name implies, these are the types of ants that you see on pavement. Yet it’s not uncommon for them to stray in and around your home. Although there may be fewer species of ants in the Virginia area, these pests are no less invasive, which is why Connor’s is a great choice to remove them from your home.

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