Virginia Beach, VA Pest Control

Commercial Pest Control In Virginia Beach, VA

No matter what type of business you’re in, pest infestation is one of the most destructive aggravations you can deal with. Not only can they destroy your reputation and your property, but they put your employees and customers at risk for adverse health effects. If you discover any signs of infestation in or around your commercial property, it’s crucial to act fast and seek professional commercial pest control. We service a wide range of commercial properties, including but not limited to:

Most Common Ants Found In Virginia Beach, VA

The oceanfront climate of Virginia Beach provides the perfect conditions for ants to nest, breed, and infest your property. There are five common types of ants to be aware of in this area, as one small sighting of a few ants is usually an indication of a larger problem.

• Fire Ants – These ants nest in large mounds where they house their colonies. They appear as sandy piles that are almost a foot tall, and inside, the colonies are hard at work making large tunneling systems underground. This gives them access to various entry points, making your home vulnerable to infestation. Fire ants bite when disturbed, leaving a large welt and potentially causing serious allergic reactions. Make sure you never step on their mound, as this prompts them to attack and rapidly spread to other locations.
• Odorous House Ants – These smelly pests emit an odor of rotten coconuts when they are crushed. Their nests are often found outside in the soil, under rocks or other objects where they can grow their colonies to as large as 100,000 workers and multiple queens. When food becomes scarce in the colony, they seek alternate food sources inside homes, spreading the population to other locations and leaving properties vulnerable to infestation.
• Carpenter Ants – These ants love moist, decayed wood, but they are also known to infest sound wood. They create parent colonies outside of the home with populations of over 15,000 workers, and they spread to other locations when looking for sources of food. One carpenter ant can travel up to 300 feet from the nest, spreading the population and leading to a larger infestation.
• Acrobat Ants – These ants are often found in the walls, doors, and window frames of the house. They infest the home and nest in wood as they look for food. They gain entry by tunneling into existing wood damage created by carpenter ants or termites. When threatened, they can become aggressive and tend to bite and emit an unpleasant odor when they’re disturbed.
• Argentine & Little Black Ants – These common pests are found indoors, often in decaying wood and stone. They can also be found outdoors in the soil under rocks and other debris. When disturbed, these ants can rapidly move to other locations and quickly spread their nest, and grow their population, leading to a larger infestation that can become hard to manage.