Homeowners in Delta, BC frequently encounter several species of ants that can bite when disturbed. While most ants are mainly a nuisance, some can invade homes in large numbers or even damage wood structures. At Go Green Pest Control, we help residents across Delta and the Lower Mainland identify and eliminate ant infestations safely and effectively.
Below are the most common biting ants found around homes and yards in the area.
Pavement Ants
Pavement ants commonly nest under sidewalks, driveways, patios, and building foundations. They sometimes bite when their nests are disturbed. Homeowners usually notice small piles of sand or soil near pavement cracks and ant trails leading to food sources inside the home. They don’t damage structures but large colonies can be persistent.
Sugar Ants
“Sugar ants” is a common term for small ants that are strongly attracted to sweets. They often appear in kitchens and pantries where sugary foods, fruit, juice, and soft drinks are present. These ants may bite if disturbed and frequently nest inside walls or near foundations, which makes them difficult to eliminate with basic sprays.
Odorous House Ants
Odorous house ants are a very common indoor pest in Delta homes. When crushed, they release a strong odor often compared to rotten coconut. They form long trails while searching for food and may bite if handled, though bites are uncommon. Their multiple satellite colonies can make infestations difficult to control without professional treatment.
Thatching Ants
Thatching ants typically nest outdoors in lawns, gardens, and wooded areas. They build large dome-shaped mounds made of soil, grass, and plant material. These ants are known to aggressively defend their nests and will bite if the mound is disturbed, which can be a concern for children and pets.
Red Ants
Red ants are often seen in yards, garden beds, and around landscaping. They are known for being aggressive and will bite quickly if their nest is disturbed. While they are mostly an outdoor nuisance, large colonies near homes can spread and become difficult to manage.
Carpenter Ants
Carpenter ants are one of the most concerning ant species in British Columbia. They are larger than most ants and can bite if threatened. Instead of eating wood, they tunnel through it to create nests, which can weaken wooden structures over time. Signs of carpenter ants include large ants indoors, rustling sounds in walls, and small piles of sawdust-like material near wood.
Professional Ant Control in Delta, BC
Ant colonies can contain thousands of ants and multiple hidden nests. Store-bought sprays usually only kill the visible ants without eliminating the colony.
Professional pest control focuses on identifying the species, locating nesting areas, and applying targeted treatments that eliminate the colony and help prevent future infestations.
If you’re seeing biting ants around your home or yard, Go Green Pest Control provides safe and effective ant control services throughout Delta and the Lower Mainland.
Call 778-886-4111 to schedule an inspection and protect your home from pavement ants, sugar ants, odorous house ants, red ants, thatching ants, and carpenter ants.
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