05.30.10

Keller, Southlake, Grapevine & Colleyville Argentine Ant Pest Control

Posted in Uncategorized at 5:11 pm by Administrator

Hello again from A.N.T.T.S = A North Texas Termite Specialist Once again its summer here in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and we are getting many calls for little black ants (Argentine Ants). Argentine ant control for Keller, Southlake, Grapevine and Colleyville can be one of the toughest treatments we do. The Argentine Ants were brought here back in the 1800’s and they have dominated most native ants here. The colonies are huge and can have thousands of queens with millions of workers to feed, protect and shelter them. This is why you see trails that run the whole length of your foundation and there are a lot more you are not seeing under ground. The best prevention is to seal any crack or crevice around the outside of your home. You can use caulk or any sealant. Another thing you can do to help is use easy to find products such as DE (Diatomaceous Earth) which is swimming pool filter sand. Talcum powder and Boric Acid are some other powders that help deter them. Grandmothers homemade baits work a little also like Boric Acid mixed with honey or jelly. All these thing truly can help but for the best results that we have found is using a professional pest control product like Termidor, Phantom or Demon on the outside and baits inside such as Intice, Maxforce etc. We have had great results with the use of both residuals and baits but there is always the chance we will need to make a return trip to finish the job. Seems like you can never get complete elimination but you can get great pest control with control being the keyword. Speaking of keywords sorry for the over use of them in this blog but it is the only proven way to be found on the internet so we just go with the flow so we can get the good word out to the pest control customers in Keller, Southlake, Grapevine and Colleyville. Sorry did it again, see you next week.

05.15.10

Keller, Southlake, Grapevine TX Pest Control Service In Your Area

Posted in termites at 2:45 am by Administrator

Hello from A.N.T.T.S = A North Texas Termite Specialist. We are just letting Keller, Southlake, Grapevine and other Tarant County residents know that we do service for all types of pest control in your area. We do pest control for all pest such as ant control, rodent control, bed bug control, termite control, bee control, carpenter ant control, roach control and all other residential pest. We have specials at this time on VA/FHA Termite Inspections (WDI). We also have quarterly, semi annual and one time pest control specials going on right now in the DFW area. If you live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area then you are aware that termites have swarmed really bad this year and the termite swarm season has been the worse since 1997. They say bad but really a good termite swarm will let thousands of Texas homeowners know they even have termites! If the termites do not swarm for years then they have all that time to go unnoticed and do lots of damage. We have seen a increase of termite calls but not nearly like it was in the 90’s so if you need a good inspection go to and check us out or you can try our other site at www.anttstermitecontrol.com or call 817-366-3130

05.02.10

Termites Are Back In Full Force In Dallas/Fort Worth, TX

Posted in termites at 5:54 pm by Administrator

Well back again! Sorry it took so long to post again but termite season here in Dallas/Fort Worth TX has been crazy! It feels like Pre-Termidor days again. Termites seem to be making a full come back this year. We have sen a recent decline in termite swarms in the past and I attribute it to the release of Termidor a fairly new Termiticide that became available to us about 7 years ago and ever since swarm season has been shorter and shorter. I believe the non-repellent manor in which it works has helped termite workers to take it and pass it through the colony by means of transference to show complete colony elimination! This is good news for Dallas/Fort Worth homeowners. This year seems to be different though ? Be it the weather or some resistance being built up they are back with a mission and it’s to break through walls all over the place. We have seen termite swarm calls increase and it’s not due to A.N.T.T.S web presence because our website has been down for weeks now plus our Google local listings were deleted accidentally by Google at the worst possible time for us! This tells me that if we are still slammed with little web exposure then the termite swarms are huge! Most of our leads have come in from referrals and previous customers which is great but we still need that web source. As always we urge you to keep a sharp eye out on all interior walls especially around plumbing areas of your home and watch for what starts out as a pin hole of mud and can get finger size quick. These are what is know as termite swarm castles and can happen anywhere. Also watch those foundation mud tubes as this is the most popular way for termites to enter your home. If you see anything like this you may want to call your local pest control professional or call us A North Texas Termite Specialist = A.N.T.T.S at 817-366-3130 We would be happy to help you out. Have a great summer and stay safe.