PEST INFORMATION
Ants are social insects of the family Formicidae where they form colonies that consist of “workers”, “soldiers” & “queens”. Ant populations are controlled by implementing chemical, biological & physical methods.
LIFE CYCLE
Stage 1 – Egg stage:
After mating, the female ant lays both fertilized eggs and unfertilized eggs. The fertilized eggs turn into female ants, and the unfertilized eggs turn into male ants. Ant eggs are tiny, oval-shaped, transparent and white in colour. The eggs hatch in 7 to 14 days.
Stage 2 – Larvae stage:
The tiny eggs hatch into larvae without eyes and legs. The larvae then undergo a series of moulting where hair starts growing. The hair is shaped like a hook, enabling worker ants to carry larvae ants as they do not have eyes and legs at this stage. The larva moults multiple times over this stage, primarily depending on adult worker ants for food.
Stage 3 – Pupa stage:
The ant larvae transform into a pupa stage over the course of several moults. Physical features like eyes, legs and wings may start to appear. In the pupa stage, the ant has antennae and legs that are folded against its body.
Stage 4 – Adult stage:
The adult ant hatches out of the eggs after 6 to 10 weeks for development in the pupa stage. When the adult hatches, it is fully grown and developed as its exoskeleton prevents it from growing larger. The adult ant is soft and lightly coloured and gets darker, and the exterior part of the ant gets darker and rigid after a few hours.
SIGN OF ANTS INFESTATION
1. Live ant crawling in your house / where the food nearby
2. Ant pathway / trails
3. Alates / winged insects flying inside or outside the house
TREATMENT
1STEP® ANT BAITING SYSTEM
Advantages of 1STEP ® ANT BAITING SYSTEM as compared to conventional chemical spraying:
- No more worries of CHEMICAL CONTAMINATION of food or kitchen utensils due to chemical spraying!!!
- No more WASTAGE OF MANPOWER in preparation of food before your PCO’s visit and washing the kitchen utensils after chemical spraying!!!
- NO UNPLEASANT SMELL of pesticides lingering within your premises !!!
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