How do you tell the difference between flying ants and termites? The front pair of wings on flying ants are larger than the hind wings. Both pairs of wings on winged termites are approximately the same size, and are [...]
Pavement ants, Tetramorium caespitum, are common in the urban landscape. They rarely invade homes. When the do, call Thrasher Termite & Pest Control to eliminate the problem, otherwise, consider them the great movers of soil. Ants turn over more soil than [...]
Summertime in California means picnics, barbecues, and pests. As you plan your next outdoor extravaganza, follow these simple, low cost tips for picnic pest prevention from Thrasher Termite & Pest Control. If you need additional help, call Thrasher Termite & [...]
Protect Hummingbird Feeders from Ants Concentrated sugar water used to feed hummingbirds attracts ants. Then the ants then drive the hummingbirds birds away and you have an ant problem. In the past, mineral oil, Vaseline or a very [...]
Carpenter ants are sometimes confused with termites because of the amount of wood damage they cause. Carpenter ants feed on sources of protein and sugar. Outdoors, carpenter ants feed on living and dead insects. They are also very attracted to honeydew, a [...]