pavement ants
Yesterday, our ant specialists were dispatched to a call in Pickering for pavement ants. Upon arrival, they discovered over 20 small colonies had spread out over the patio. Pavement ants are little black ants which nest can nest inside cracks in interlocking brick and concrete. Primarily they are found in patios, walkways, driveways and foundation cracks. An exterior bait service was provided using multiple baits. Ant bait works by attracting foraging ants who bring the bait back to the queen, eventually killing her and the rest of the colony.
Pavement ants use sand, creating a buildup around the entry/exit point of the colony.
Pavement ants prefer to nest inside the cracks and voided areas of pavement and concrete.
Pavement Ant colonies have a small hole from which ants come in and out.
The largest of the nests of pavement ants.
Pavement ants located on the patio in the backyard
One of several pavement ant colonies located in Pickering
Another pavement ant nest in Pickering
A close-up of a pavement ant nest in Pickering