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Do you have an ant problem at your home or business?
Ants are one of the most common pests for homes and businesses. Various species of ants are widely distributed across the Lower Mainland, and they will take hold anywhere there is suitable habitat and resources. When conditions are adequate, the few ants you notice initially can quickly grow to a colony of thousands and cause significant damage. Don't let the ants get out of control - it's cheaper, in the long run, to hire a professional exterminator and solve your ant infestation for good!
Fast, effective treatments.
Need your ants dealt with in a hurry? Most of our customers express urgency when inquiring about our ant services. We have dedicated insect technicians who are always on the move and can squeeze in a quick ant extermination. We take pride in being able to quickly book our clients, and solve their ant infestation for good.
Long-lasting results.
Our technicians are expertly trained and we maintain the highest level of service standard and work ethic. All our services are designed to achieve a fast, eco-friendly, and long-lasting result. Don't fall for recurring services - most infestations do not require them. Call us today for a permanent result.
Discounted services.
Large properties and businesses that require ongoing and treatments will benefit from our industry-leading discount program. Property managers, larger institutions, and food-service businesses can save thousands every year from combining services and most importantly - realizing long-term results.
From small residential properties to commercial chains and even entire neighbourhoods, we will develop a site-specific management strategy to bring your ant problems under control.
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"From the first call to the follow-up call after the service was complete, Emma and the rest of the Humane Solutions team were professional, courteous and amazing with time! Highly recommend them if you have any unwanted critters scurrying/flying/buzzing about."
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"Humane Solutions is a company that truly cares about its customers and their wildlife concerns. They are a solutions-based company that works hard to fix problems without the use of nasty poisons or other ineffective, unsafe, methods. They provided me with prompt service and worked to seal off my building keeping persistent pests out.
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Ant Extermination Services for Every Customer and Industry
Residential | Commercial | Municipal | Industrial
Professional and humane ant services for every industry and every situation. Backed by science and an expert team, when you work with us you can be confident you will get the results you want.
Ant Extermination Methods
Chemical Treatments
We are always on the cutting-edge of pest control science and methodology. Our technicians are equipped with the products and know-how to ensure your service is fast, effective, and most importantly, safe for your family and pets.
Our ant control technicians are licensed, expertly trained, and operate under our industry-leading safety protocols and standard operating procedures. You won't find this service anywhere else!
Alternative Methods
Ant control shouldn't be limited to just chemical treatments. The ants took hold because of available resources such as food and habitat. In many cases, neglecting to address the available resources will effectively make chemical treatments a temporary fix.
We specialize in identifying available resources, and even ant-proofing some structures! When possible, these methods produce long-lasting, eco-friendly, systemic results.
Ant Identification
Carpenter Ant
Appearance:
Carpenter ants are typically reddish black in colour, and approximately 1.5cm - making them larger than most other species.
Habitat:
Carpenter ants prefer to build their nests inside of damp, soft, and even rotting wood. They create multiple nests consisting of large galleries and intricate tunnels. They are also known to hollow out sections of trees.
Threat:
Carpenter ants are known for severe property damage, as they weaken wood structures to expand their population and nest networks. Carpenter ant damage can require significant renovation following extermination services, so it's best to hire a professional as soon as you notice them on your property.
Ant Identification
Carpenter Ant
Appearance:
Carpenter ants are typically reddish black in colour, and approximately 1.5cm - making them larger than most other species.
Habitat:
Carpenter ants prefer to build their nests inside of damp, soft, and even rotting wood. They create multiple nests consisting of large galleries and intricate tunnels. They are also known to hollow out sections of trees.
Threat:
Carpenter ants are known for severe property damage, as they weaken wood structures to expand their population and nest networks. Carpenter ant damage can require significant renovation following extermination services, so it's best to hire a professional as soon as you notice them on your property.
Pavement Ant (Sugar Ant)
Appearance:
Pavement ants are dark brown in colour and are approximately 3mm long.
Habitat:
Pavement ants get their name from their preferred habitat - in or under pavement. They often infest structures by entering through holes in the concrete.
Threat:
These are often the ants that you will see crawling on your kitchen counters and around door and window frames - looking for food sources.
Pavement ants don't immediately cause property damage, but if left unchecked, they can excavate enough dirt from under your concrete pad or pavement to allow for sinkage and cracking etc. Short-term property issues with pavement ants are usually limited to unsightly mounds of dirt.
Odorous House Ant
Appearance:
Odorous house ants are dark brown to black in colour, and range in size from approximately 1.5mm to 3mm.
Habitat:
Odorous house ants are known to build nests in exposed soil and don't often create a large hill, as most people expect to see. They will also nest in walls and cracks in floors.
Threat:
These ants do not pose a significant structural or health risk, however, they can contaminate food and are difficult to eradicate once a large population takes hold. Additionally, they emit a rotten coconut-like smell when crushed, which is why they are known as "odorous" ants.
Odorous House Ant
Appearance:
Odorous house ants are dark brown to black in colour, and range in size from approximately 1.5mm to 3mm.
Habitat:
Odorous house ants are known to build nests in exposed soil and don't often create a large hill, as most people expect to see. They will also nest in walls and cracks in floors.
Threat:
These ants do not pose a significant structural or health risk, however, they can contaminate food and are difficult to eradicate once a large population takes hold. Additionally, they emit a rotten coconut-like smell when crushed, which is why they are known as "odorous" ants.
Fire Ant
Appearance:
Fire ants are dark reddish-brown in colour and range from 3mm to 10mm in size. "Fire ant" is actually a broad label that refers to a number of ant species in the genus Solenopsis.
Habitat:
Fire ants tend to build their nests outdoors in damp soil with direct sun exposure - nests can be 1m deep with up to a 40cm mound.
Threat:
Fire ants are notoriously aggressive and pack a painful sting. The sting often results in a raised welt, and individuals allergic to insect stings will experience more severe symptoms. They don't often pose risk to structures, but large colonies can damage landscaped spaces and even contribute to significant crop-loss.
Moisture Ant
Appearance:
Moisture ants are typically 3mm in length and reddish to brown in colour. You can likely differentiate them from other ants by their affinity for wet spaces.
Habitat:
As the name suggests, moisture ants require an abundance of water to sustain their colony so they will typically only be found nesting in wet wood.
Threat:
Aside from contaminating food sources, moisture ants can cause significant property damage. They create nests by burring into wet wood, effectively further weakening already compromised structures.
Moisture Ant
Appearance:
Moisture ants are typically 3mm in length and reddish to brown in colour. You can likely differentiate them from other ants by their affinity for wet spaces.
Habitat:
As the name suggests, moisture ants require an abundance of water to sustain their colony so they will typically only be found nesting in wet wood.
Threat:
Aside from contaminating food sources, moisture ants can cause significant property damage. They create nests by burring into wet wood, effectively further weakening already compromised structures.
Winged Ants
Appearance:
Every ant species has winged "swarmers", and every colony will swarm once a year to colonize new areas. We get calls about "the winged kind" frequently, but unfortunately, this feature can't be used for a positive ID.
Swarming:
Ant swarms consist of the reproductive males and femailes only (with wings). The males die after mating, and the females fly on to attempt to establish new colonies.
Threat:
Although they can be concerning, there isn't a lot to do about winged ants. If you are noticing a large population, it is likely not isolated to your property alone. They won't hurt you, and after a day or two they will likely be gone.