Category: Ants
Arizona’s Ant Invasion: Identifying Common Ant Species
While ants are a common sight in Arizona, there’s more to these tiny insects than meets the eye. Ants are resilient creatures that inhabit a wide range of environments, from lush forests to arid deserts. In Arizona and throughout the rest of the world, ants frequently invade homes in search of food, water, and shelter. […]
How To Protect Your Home From the Ant Army
We all know how hot the summer season can get, especially in the dry heat of Arizona. While we can use our homes as cooler, more comfortable resting places, the armies of ants outside don’t have their own place to go. This is why they try to join us in our well-decorated, air-conditioned places of […]
Putting Out the Fire (Ants) In Your Yard
If you’ve ever wondered where fire ants got their name, you might be surprised to learn that it isn’t from their reddish color. Learn more about these fascinating (yet potentially dangerous) insects and their behaviors, and find out how to get rid of these pesky pests before they fully invade your Arizona or Nevada home […]
Odorous House Ants vs. Carpenter Ants
Within the United States alone, there are more than 700 different types of ants. Two of the most common and most annoying among them are odorous house ants and carpenter ants, each of which brings different issues to the table. Burns Pest Elimination wants to help you identify the differences between these insects and, if […]
Why Are There Ants in My Kitchen?
No one wants to see insects inside the house, and spotting ants in the kitchen is especially unappetizing. It’s important to know why ants make their way inside your family’s eating space—and how to get rid of an infestation. Burns Pest Elimination provides Arizona pest control services and ant control tips to help you take […]
All You Need to Know About Fire Ants in Arizona
When you imagine a fire ant, you might envision a bright-red, angry-looking insect known as the red-imported fire ant—native to South America and generally found only in the southeastern United States as well as Southern California. While this type has made rare appearances in Arizona before, it is not established throughout the state. And that’s […]