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As Summer Ends Ants Get Busy

The Argentine ant is an invasive species introduced to California almost a century ago.  Lacking natural enemies, these ants have taken over large areas of the state, wiping out other native species and becoming one of the most common ants we see today. This...

Ants Commonly Found in Northern California

Spring and summer is high season for ants and for ant pest problems in our California homes and gardens. There are about 300 species of ants here, but fewer than a dozen are common household pests in our area. One of the most common pests is the Argentine ant, a...