The Ants are Here!
The annual ant invasion has begun, and it’s shaping up to be quite a battle this year! Every year, around Easter time, the social insects begin to scour for food to bring to their queen and young ones. These ants - which are typically red, brown, or black - do not pose a threat to humans or plant life.
Another species of ant, Carpenter ants, are notorious for turning beautiful trees into unsightly saw dust (from the inside out). These ants do not eat the wood, but chew it into dust in an effort to create tunnels for their colonies. Carpenter ants are among the largest in the Midwest, and range from 3/16 to ˝ inches in length. They prefer to nest in moist wood and hollow spaces – trees, doors, wood siding.
Some customers have expressed that the ant population has seemingly increased this year. This is due to an unreasonably dry and unpredictable winter. We’ve found the ants are mostly attracted to small hill areas and are destroying the roots of the grass.
To verify if a tree has become infested with carpenter ants, simply look at the base of the tree. Does it have layers of “saw dust” around the base? You probably have carpenter ants. If your invasion is not carpenter ants, we suggest using any common ant bait.
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William Quinn and Sons, Inc.
3860 W. 127th St.
Alsip, IL 60803
Phone: 708-389-8119
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