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INTRODUCTION TO ANTS
Ants are the most industrious pests to invade your home. They enter your home through small cracks and leave trails for others to join them, with colonies sizing up to 500,000. As ants have varying life cycles, home remedies are incapable of targeting different kinds of ants infestation.
WHY DO I HAVE AN ANTS INFESTATION?
It's important to know what attracts ants to your home and what you can do to help remove them from your premises. Ants are always in search of food, water, and shelter. If you don't clean up food crumbs and water spillage, you are likely to attract ants. Small cracks in walls can also provide shelter, and sealing them can reduce the chance of an ants infestation. ORIGIN offers several treatment options to best suit your home and family and eradicate your ant invasion problems.
Signs of Ants Infestation
- Visible Ant Trails: An obvious indicator is when you see ants marching in a line toward food sources.
- Nests: Check if there are little heaps of sand or mud in wall cavities or close to foundations? Those may be ant hills.
- Discarded Wings: If you see buzzing ant wings around, there’s likely a colony nearby.
- Rustling Noises: Hearing soft rustling sounds in walls or hidden spots? Ants might be moving around.
- Food Contamination: It's undoubtedly an alert sign if you see ants in your pantry or food packaging.
Prevention Tips
- Seal Ant Entry Points: Use silicone to seal all visible cracks and crevices to keep ants out.
- Secure Gaps: Make sure that gaps around windows, doors, and walls are sealed properly, to avoid ants from invading.
- Create a Tape Barrier: Use adhesive tape to wrap around the area, sticky side up to trap the ants.
- Proper Food Storage: To keep ants out, keep your premises clean regularly and store food in sealed bags.
You can prevent ants from entering your residential or commercial spaces and maintain a secure and ant-free atmosphere by adhering to these easy-to-follow yet very efficient tips. If it gets severe call ORIGIN Exterminators for Ant Control Services.
Why Choose ORIGIN as your Ant Exterminator in Singapore?
Ants are bothersome for home and business owners alike. These crawling insects like to forage and will search for any food source—in and around your property! Often, people try to control and manage the issue with DIY methods or home remedies. These might work up to a point, and you may find the ant problem keeps coming back. That's where ORIGIN Exterminators, the premier ant exterminator in Singapore, comes in! We have people who are professionally trained and have the right tools, formulations, and techniques to eliminate the ant problem. If you feel the ants are out of control, and you need help, it's better to call for ORIGIN's professional ant pest control services.
Ant Pest Control in Residential and Commercial
Ant infestation in Singapore's residential and commercial spaces is a common issue due to its warm, humid climate. Visible ant trails and occasional flying ants swarming are indicators of an infestation. Effective ant control requires professional pest management solutions to identify and eliminate ant hills, prevent re-infestation, and ensure a safe, pest-free environment.
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BIOLOGY
black
2mm to 3mm
BIOLOGY
life cycle: 6-10 weeks
egg to larvae: 10 days
pupa to adult: 1-2 weeks
BEHAVIOUR
Crazy Ants are highly adaptable - they can thrive in diverse environments from urban spaces to forest areas.
BREEDING
Crazy Ants lay small white eggs in cracks and crevices in wall.
FEEDING
They feed on insects, plant nectar, and household foods like sugar and grease.
FEEDING
Crazy Ants are known to form large colonies to compete with other ant species for resources.
MOVEMENT
Crazy Ants are named as such because they move erratically and quickly, making them difficult to follow.
IDENITIFY
They are most known for aggressive behaviour and have been observed to attack and kill honeybees and other beneficial insects.
INSPECTION
Our professionals are skilled at spotting places where Black Crazy Ants might breed and live. They assess structural problems, housekeeping practices, and the surrounding environment to locate potential hot spots for these ants.
GEL BAITING
The slow-acting effect of gel baits will ensure the ants consume it without sending any warning signal to the others.
RESIDUAL SPRAYING
This method provides an effective ant removal solution that remains active for a period of time on the treated surface.
PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
Based on our inspection of your premises and the contributing factors that may be involved, our technician will offer advice on ant control measures to keep the ants away.
SERVICE REPORT
A digital report will be delivered to you upon finishing the service. This report contains photos of the problematic spots and the treatment done, along with recommendations specific to your location.
BIOLOGY
black or dark brown
6mm to 13mm
BIOLOGY
life cycle: weeks to years depending on environmental conditions.
BEHAVIOUR
Carpenter Ants are largely active at night and in the early morning.
BREEDING
Carpenter Ants create tunnels in wood to build their nest.
FEEDING
They feed on insects, plant sap, and and “honeydew” - a sugary liquid waste produced by plant insects (aphids).
ENVIRONMENT
Carpenter Ants are typically found in wooded areas and parks, but also invade homes and buildings.
PREVENT
Keep them out by ensuring tree branches and vegetation does not come into contact with the building structure.
To deter Carpenter Ants from nesting indoors, maintain low humidity levels within.
INSPECTION
Our experts are trained to find areas where Carpenter Ants might live and breed. They check for structural problems, housekeeping practices, and the surrounding environment to identify potential hot spots.
GEL BAITING
The slow-acting effect of gel baits will ensure the ants consume it without sending any warning signal to the others.
RESIDUAL SPRAYING
This method provides an effective ant removal solution that remains active for a period of time on the treated surface.
PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
Based on our inspection of your premises and the contribution factors that may be involved, our experts will offer advice on how to control the ant infestation.
SERVICE REPORT
After the service is done, a digital report will be emailed to you. This report contains photos of the problematic spots and the treatment done, along with suggestions specific to your site.
BIOLOGY
reddish brown
2mm to 6mm
BIOLOGY
life cycle: 22 to 38 days live in colonies that range from hundreds to thousands.
BEHAVIOUR
When threatened, Fire Ants attack by stinging.
BREEDING
Fire Ants typically nest in open sunny areas like gardens and parks.
FEEDING
They feed on insects, seeds, and sweet fruits.
IDENTIFY
Their stings are painful and can cause allergic reactions in some people.
HABITAT
Fire Ant nests are typical mounds of soil that can be easily disturbed.
INSPECTION
Our technicians are trained to look out for breeding and harbourage sites to identify hot spots for Fire Ant infestation. They also take into consideration structural issues, housekeeping practices as well as surrounding environments.
GEL BAITING
The slow-acting effect of gel baits will ensure the ants consume it without sending any warning signal to the others.
RESIDUAL SPRAYING
This method provides an effective ant removal solution that remains active for a period of time on the treated surface.
PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
Based on our inspection of your premises and the contributing factors that may
be involved, our technician will offer advice on ant control
SERVICE REPORT
After the service is done, a digital report will be emailed to you. This report contains photos of the problematic spots and the treatment done, along with suggestions specific to your site.
BIOLOGY
light brown colour with dark head and thorax
1.3mm to 2mm
BIOLOGY
life cycle: several weeks to a few months depending on temperature and humidity.
BEHAVIOUR
Ghost Ants display non-aggressive towards humans and other animals, but invade homes in large numbers which makes them a nuisance to deal with.
BREEDING
Ghost Ants rapidly build large, interconnected colonies that span across trees or buildings.
FEEDING
They feed on insects and plant sap; attracted to sugary and oily foods.
HABITAT
Ghost Ants tend to nest in unusual places like damp soil, potted plants, electrical equipment, furniture made of wood or organic materials, and areas with damp places like bathroom, kitchen and air-conditioner unit.
MOVEMENT
They usually invade kitchens and pantries in search of food.
INSPECTION
Our Experts are trained to identify breeding and hiding sites of ghost ants. They also consider structural issues, housekeeping practices, and the surrounding environment to locate potential hot spots
GEL BAITING
The slow-acting effect of gel baits will ensure the ants consume it without sending any warning signal to the others.
RESIDUAL SPRAYING
This method provides an effective solution for ant removal, remaining active for a period of time on the
treated surface.
PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
Based on our inspection of your premises and the contributing factors involved, our technician will provide
advice on ant control in your premises.
SERVICE REPORT
After the service is done, a digital report will be emailed to you. This report contains photos of the problematic spots and the treatment done, along with suggestions specific to your site.
BIOLOGY
light yellow to reddish-brown
1.5mm to 2mm
BIOLOGY
life cycle: several weeks to a few months depending on temperature and humidity.
BEHAVIOUR
Pharaoh Ants form “supercolonies” where several colonies work together sharing resources and coordinating their activities.
FEEDING
Pharaoh Ants feed on sweets, meats, fats and oils including other insects (dead and live).
BREEDING
The Queen lays hundreds of eggs in a day.
ENVIRONMENT
Pharaoh Ants typically nest in warm, humid areas like inside walls, under floors or in voids.
HARBORAGE
They are often found in food storage areas.
INSPECTION
Our ant exterminators are trained to identify breeding and harborage sites, pinpointing hot spots of Pharaoh Ants. They also consider structural issues, housekeeping practices,
and the surrounding environment.
GEL BAITING
Gel baits' slow-acting properties guarantee that the ants eat it without alerting the others to their presence.
RESIDUAL SPRAYING
This technique provides an effective solution for ant removal, remaining active for a period of time on the treated surface.
PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
Our technician will offer advise on ant control in your premises based on our
evaluation of your property and the specific factors involved.
SERVICE REPORT
You will receive an email with a digital report after the service is completed. This report includes pictures of the trouble spots and recommendations specific to your location.
GET IN TOUCH
General enquiries and contract-related matters
SALES@ORIGIN.COM.SG
Questions about your pest management program
QA@ORIGIN.COM.SG
Concerns with service standards and appointments
OPERATIONS@ORIGIN.COM.SG
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