Pests We Treat Photo Album: Acrobat Ants Balance on Homeowners Skylight in Toms River, NJ
Coming from Above -Toms River, NJ
The customer was having a problem with acrobat ants infesting a skylight in the upstairs master bedroom. She saw ants on the ceiling and ants on the entertainment center below the skylight.
What Are Acrobat Ants? Just ask Cowleys!
Acrobat ants are slightly longer than 1/8 of an inch and vary in color from yellowish-brown to dark brown. These ants are aggressive and territorial. They have a stinger, emit a foul odor when threatened and are quick to bite. Its name comes from the way the worker ants carry their abdomens above the rest of their body as if they were performing a balancing act. These ants nest both outdoors and indoors.
To Cover All Bases -Toms River, NJ
I treated around the frame of the skylight inside and into the vaulted ceiling with an aerosol application. I also applied an ant gel bait in the cracks and crevices in the master bedroom.
On the Roof in Toms River
I then went up on the roof and treated under the shingles and roof sheathing.
Found Their Home in Toms River, NJ
I injected a dust application underneath the sheathing and ants started pouring out! I definitely hit the nest!
Not a Problem for Cowleys Pest Services!
When you see the winged reproductives, that means the nest was hit. The customer has had moisture issues with the skylight and the ants exploited this. She informed me that she will hire a roofer to fix the moisture issue. I then applied a light liquid application along the entire exterior of the home. The ants will transfer this and the ant gel to one another. In a short amount of time, they will be eliminated.