(Newswire.net–July 30, 2013) Houston, TX — This ant species is indigenous to South America; they first appeared in Texas early 2002 and have spread to Louisiana, Florida and Mississippi. Their colony movements are so erratic they were dubbed Crazy Ants by researchers and are also known as Raspberry or Tawny Crazy Ants.
These ants damage electrical devices like cell phones, household electrical boxes, computers, recreational vehicles, and transformers by shorting out their electrical contacts. Their colonies are extremely large and can also have devastating effects on Livestock and small birds. Crazy Ants are hard to treat and will make Houstonians wish for the good old days of only having simple fire ant mounds in their yard.
Houston Crazy Ant Expert Tom Collier of Hartz Pest Control reports: “Crazy Ants are migrating north towards The Woodlands, Texas. Crazy ants are now thriving in the Northwest Houston and Cypress areas. In recent years they have been primarily only in the South and Southeast part of Houston, but Crazy Ants are migrating north and soon could reach The Woodlands, Texas. These ant colonies are difficult to treat due to the sheer size of the colony. It is difficult to put enough bait out to kill the entire colony and repellent insecticides tend to split the colony. Houston Crazy Ants are quickly becoming the number one area nuisance pest. Residents should be especially concerned about the ants getting into and damaging their central air conditioning system.”
The Huffington Post posted an informative video and cited”If you thought fire ants were bad, just wait until you get a load of Crazy ants.” http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/10/crazy-ants-invasive-species-destroys-electric-wiring_n_3415153.html.
ABC News recently reported that “Crazy Ants are on the march and have a taste for everything from livestock to electrical equipment.” http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/attack-crazy-ants-ant-species-arrives-taste-electronics/storynew?id=19246157#.UeLPwfmTiSo.
What can Houston area residents do if they have a Crazy Ant problem? According to University researchers, over the counter chemicals used to kill red ants don’t work on Crazy Ants, so if you find an infestation in your home, call a professional pest control company.
Hartz Pest Control Company is your Houston Crazy Ant Expert. Hartz Pest Control is a family owned business and has served Houston, TX and the surrounding areas since 1989. All Hartz Pest Control technicians are certified applicators and are licensed through the Texas Department of Agriculture and their continuing education program assures every technician is up-to-date on changes in labels, new pest control technology, and new application techniques so we can provide the best treatment possible with the least impact on the environment.
If you suspect a Crazy Ant infestation problem call and get immediate help from a trained pest control professional at Hartz Pest Control, 713-461-4866.
Tom Collier: Hartz Pest Control
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