A common problem in Singapore, ants have been known to build nests in homes during the monsoon season
Ant Control Singapore
How To Do Ants Control
A common problem in Singapore, ants have been known to build nests in homes during the monsoon season. They find and swarm uncovered food and sweets quickly, and some species are known to bite. Ant infestations are often hard to track and get rid of, and can require specialised help to stop.
Type Of Ant
Pharaoh Ants
Characteristics
The pharaoh ant is a small yellow or light brown, almost transparent ant notorious for being a major indoor nuisance pest.It is very small. Approximately 1.3mm to 2.22 mm long.
Habits
Are Pharoah Ants dangerous? Pharaoh ants are considered to be more than just a nuisance because they can carry and transmit serious diseases to people, such as salmonella and Streptococcus pyogenes. Pharaoh Ants infestations are especially dangerous in hospitals because they have the ability to contaminate patients’ wounds.
Type Of Ant
Black Garden Ants
Characteristics
The Black Garden Ant workers are 4-6 mm long, wingless and black or dark brown. They are usually found in large numbers, either around their nests in the soil or following each other along their scent trails across the ground and paved areas, over walls and into buildings.
Habits
Does Black Garden Ants bite? These ants rarely bite humans, and their bites aren’t harmful. You may feel a burning sensation after a bite, but it should go away after a short time.
Type Of Ant
Carpenter Ants
Characteristics
Carpenter Ants, vary in size and color but are usually large (1/4-1/2 inch) and blackish. Occasionally, swarms of winged carpenter ant reproductives will emerge inside a home.
Habits
Within a house, carpenter ants feed on proteins such as meats and pet food. As far as sugars in the house, they are attracted to syrup, honey, granulated sugar, jelly, and other sweets. As stated before, carpenter ants do not eat wood. They remove wood as they create galleries and tunnels for nesting.
