One of the main reasons why ant infestations are so frustrating is because they are eusocial insects. This means that they live in colonies and every ant serves a purpose in keeping the nest safe and the colony thriving. While every ant species has its own preferences and abilities that set it apart from the rest of the crowd, the general hierarchy of an ant colony remains the same across the board.

The ant queen is the only one responsible for reproducing in the colony. She is often the largest ant and the longest-living, as her life span can be anywhere from 15 to 20 years in great conditions! Male drones will mate with the queen in order to ensure she can continue producing eggs, and will die after about a week of life. Similar to bees, all of the worker ants are non-productive females. They have all kinds of jobs that they perform, as every worker ant has its own specialized roles that are all essential to the colony. These roles are typically predetermined for the ants based on their age and size, especially the reproductive females who have to stay in the nest for protection in case the current queen dies prematurely. The typical jobs of a worker ant include caring for the eggs, feeding the nymphs, tending to the queen, foraging for food, storing food, expanding the nest, guarding the nest, and constructing new tunnels. 

These pests may be hardworking critters, but the experienced technicians of Pointe Pest Control work harder. We will not leave any ant untreated once we are on the scene. After our highly-trained technician inspects the property and house for all signs of ant activity, we create a treatment plan customized to solve your specific ant problem as efficiently as possible. We guarantee that we will eliminate ants from your East St. Louis home, as well as prevent them from returning and causing more problems for you in the future. Contact us to learn more about our ant solutions that are safe for people and pets but tough on pests!