- September 22, 2021
- By Caleb
- In ANTS, RESIDENTIAL
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Most ant species are very similar from a physiological perspective. Tiny and black, with six legs, two antennae and a segmented body, we all know an ant when we see one. But what if we’re looking for a particular species. In this article, we’re going to help you tell the difference between common household ant
Of all the ant species that you could have in your home, carpenter ants are probably the worst. While most ant species will simply scurry around looking for food, carpenter ants will actually destroy your home. Similarly to termites, carpenter ants destroy wood, using it as a medium in which they can build their colonies.
Rats are medium-sized rodents that originally hail from Asia. They are currently found on almost every continent, with over 60 species of known rats. The rat species that we are most familiar with will usually grow to be larger than 8 inches, with the largest species being the Bosavi woolly rat, which can reach the