Ants are eusocial insects, which means they live in sizable colonies that live in a large nest and are descended from the same queen. The workers are the ants that we see scavenging for food and making frequent return visits to their carefully-constructed nests that are often kept underground. Worker ants do just about everything for their colony besides reproducing because queen ants are the only ones capable of laying eggs. The workers are smaller than the queen and can lift at least 10 times their own weight. This is why we often see ants comedically carrying crumbs that are far larger than their own bodies! 

The most impactful tasks that worker ants do for their colony and home include:

• Gather food
• Store food in the nest
• Care for the eggs and larvae
• Tend to the queen
• Repair and expand the nest
• Defend the nest from predators
• Clean the nest

Although ant queens are the only ones capable of reproducing – laying hundreds of eggs a day – the colony can still survive for a short time without them. They will just choose one of their younger female ants with the ability to lay eggs to be the next queen! This is why it’s essential to eliminate every single ant in an infestation in order to properly solve the problem, which is what the experienced technicians of Pointe Pest Control do. We target each ant in an infestation by applying a customized blend of non-toxic treatments to all areas of activity. Our team is prepared to solve your persistent ant issues, so contact us today to learn more about our reliable Mascoutah ant control services!