Ants are eusocial insects, so they live in colonies that are derived from one queen. She is the only female capable of reproducing in her colony, save for the young reproductives that exist as heirs to the imaginary throne in the event that the queen dies prematurely or the need to start a new colony. A healthy queen ant can lay hundreds of eggs a day, and the larvae take less than two weeks to reach the pupae stage. This is how Creve Coeur ant colonies can number in the thousands before long, as it is essentially an ant-producing factory when the queen is safe. Besides the few reproductives and short-lived male drones, the female workers make up the majority of the colony. They are responsible for just about everything, and their main purpose is to keep their colony surviving and thriving at all costs. 

The most important roles that worker ants have include:

• Foraging for and gathering food
• Stocking the food chambers in their nest with the food
• Repairing holes in the nest 
• Expanding the nest
• Caring for the queen
• Tending to all of the young ants
• Guarding the nest from potential predators

Most ant species like to keep their underground nests outdoors – besides odorous house ants, which like to live in our homes – but they are willing to invade any house or building in search of reliable food sources. These are some of the most food-motivated pests in existence, and that can make it extremely frustrating when you try to eliminate them from your space. But never fear, Pointe Pest Control is here! Our team of experienced technicians are committed to protecting Creve Coeur residents from these invasive pests, and we guarantee that our efficient treatments will get to the root of every ant issue. Give us a call to learn more about our non-toxic products and to see the Pointe Difference in your ant control!