Many bug species have a reputation for extremely short lifespans. The average housefly lives about a month. Male mosquitoes and ants, which exist only to mate with females of the species, may only live for a week or two. But some insects can live for years. Which bugs are the longest living?
ExtermPRO – Ants
Both ants and termites have "Swarmers," which can fly and find new places to live. Knowing the difference between a swarming ant and a swarming termite can help you figure out the urgency of getting pest control help.
Food is one of the obvious attractions for ants. These pests have a wide appetite and will eat almost any food they can find in a kitchen. Crumbs on the floor, dirty dishes, spilled juice or soda, and open packages are all common sources of food for ants. But if your dishes, countertops, and floors are clean and food is correctly stored, yet ants are still coming in, look for these other causes
Do you know the difference between termites and carpenter ants? Both are wood destroying insects that have some similarities but can be identified by their appearance and behaviors.
Ants are rarely a problem on their own. But it's never only one ant. If you aren't preventing or eliminating ants, they're going to come in large numbers - and fast.
Why do you suddenly have a line of ants wandering into your home? These are four reasons they might be invading your space.