Ant Control Services on Cape Cod & Plymouth County

Ants are the most ubiquitous pest on Earth, and for good reason. They are hardy and have adapted to almost every land-based climate that offers any food source. This includes the bountiful lands of the American northeast and Cape Cod itself.

Cape Cod hosts many species of ants, each with its biological niche and characteristics. Here are some of the varied types of ants, along with the most valuable information for you to know about them. A&M Pest Control proudly provides removal services to homeowners in Cape Cod.

The Different Species of Ants in Cape Cod

Acrobat Ants

Acrobat ants are predatory insects, mainly feeding on grasshoppers, termites, wasps, and other small insects. Acrobat ants can bite humans, but such bites will typically only result in a stinging and minor irritation at the site of the edge. 

Carpenter Ants

Carpenter ants are a familiar pest in the United States and can be costly, especially for Cape Cod residents & business owners. Carpenter ants are not directly dangerous to humans-- they have no noticeable sting and are not aggressive. However, they can and will chew through the wooden structure of buildings, including homes.

Field Ants

Field ants are known as ‘thatching ants,’ ‘wood ants,’ or ‘red ants.’ Field ants do not have a sting, properly speaking. What they can do to humans is pinch the skin between their mandibles and squirt formic acid, which gives a stinging feeling and produces irritation in the area.  

Black Ants

Little black ants are one of the most common ants in North America and are almost harmless to humans. While Little Black ants have a sting, it is not powerful enough to be felt by humans or to damage our skin.

Pavement Ants

Pavement ants are the familiar foraging species on sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots. Pavement ants are docile and are not easily disturbed by their food-fetching activities.