Pests We Treat Photo Album: Odorous House Ants Invading from the Outside in Neptune, NJ
Odorous House Ants Crawling
Upon inspection, I observed several odorous house ants crawling across the top of the counter and along the surrounding area.
Quick Facts About Odorous House Ants
Why the funny name? Because once odorous house ants are crushed or startled, the emit a disgusting odor that smells like rotten coconuts!
How Cowleys Exterminates Carpenter Ants
I applied a non-repellent residual aerosol product along the back of the kitchen countertop, around the cabinets, and the surrounding area for these little invaders. The baseboards in the kitchen, bathroom, and side porch were also treated with a liquid non-repellent.
Found Some Outside Too
I also applied the liquid non-repellant along the entire exterior, where I found a trail of odorous house ants entering the structure from the outside.
Soon, the Odorous House Ants are Exterminated
Once the ants come in contact with either of these treatments, they'll transfer among the entire colony, including the queen. This ensures rapid elimination of the entire colony.