Residential Pest Control

What Are Odorous House Ants? The odorous house ant (Tapinoma sessile) is a small ant species found throughout much of North America, including areas of Alberta. It gets its unusual name from the distinctive odor produced when the ants are crushed or disturbed. The smell is often described as similar to rotten coconut or a…

Field ants in Calgary are common outdoor ants that can be found in lawns, gardens, landscaped areas, parks, fields and around residential and commercial properties. Although field ants usually live outdoors, large colonies near a building can become a nuisance when worker ants begin traveling across sidewalks, patios, foundations or entering structures while searching for…

Origin of Pharaoh Ants The Pharaoh ant (Monomorium pharaonis) is a tiny ant species that has become widely distributed throughout the world. Despite its name, there is no reliable scientific evidence that Pharaoh ants originated in ancient Egypt. Their exact native origin is uncertain, although they are generally associated with tropical and subtropical regions. Their…