Laurel Hansen
The author is professor at Spokane Falls Community College. Contact her at lhansen@giemedia.com.
Recent Articles
Treating Subnests & Satellite Nests
Is ant control managed by the elimination of the colony or by the elimination of the nest?
ID Please
The most important control tip for the management of ants is Identification.
What’s in a Name?
When PMPs and customers use common names to identify ants, it may end up being a game of “who’s on first?”
[Ant Control] Taking the Bait
There are a variety of tools available for the management of ants. Here, one of the industry’s leading ant researchers answers key questions about how carpenter ants and odorous house ants interact with baits in the field.
[Annual Ant Control Issue] Super Colonies
Some of the industry’s most serious ant pests have extremely large populations, many nesting sites and queens distributed throughout these nesting sites. Here’s how to treat these “super pests.”
[Ant Control Issue] Native or Invaders?
As protectors of clients’ home, health and property, PMPs should recognize new pest ant species. If ants are not readily recognized, every attempt should be made to make a positive identification.
[Ant Control] Which Ants Are Bugging Canadian PMPs?
The number of different ant species collected illustrates the diverse nature of Canadian ant populations.
[Ant Control Issue] "Fast Food Junkies"
Americans aren’t the only ones who are addicted to fast food. Apparently, ants enjoy “eating out” almost as much as you.
[ANNUAL ANT CONTROL ISSUE] The Manage-Control Dilemma
Locating the nest is key for stopping some ant species, but it’s not necessary for all. Here, some guidelines on when to tackle the root of the problem vs. when you might instead hedge your bets.
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