{"id":1792,"date":"2022-06-20T19:51:22","date_gmt":"2022-06-20T23:51:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/briseboisextermination.com\/i-have-ants-at-home-how-to-identify-the-most-common-types-of-ants-in-quebec\/"},"modified":"2022-06-20T19:51:22","modified_gmt":"2022-06-20T23:51:22","slug":"i-have-ants-at-home-how-to-identify-the-most-common-types-of-ants-in-quebec","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.briseboisextermination.com\/en\/i-have-ants-at-home-how-to-identify-the-most-common-types-of-ants-in-quebec\/","title":{"rendered":"I have ants at home: how to identify the most common types of ants in Quebec?"},"content":{"rendered":"

When we see a doctor, we usually have to tell him or her about our situation and allow them to examine us. Why?<\/p>\n

In fact, without these steps, the doctor will not be able to make a diagnosis, and without this valuable diagnosis, he or she may not be able to help us adequately.<\/p>\n

Can we draw a parallel with extermination? Yes!<\/p>\n

Indeed, an exterminator must know what he is dealing with before acting. It’s simple: no diagnosis, no treatment (or at least not the right <\/em>treatment).<\/p>\n

So, if you call us about an ant problem in the house, we will probably find out what kind of ants it is. Are these paving ants or carpenter ants?<\/p>\n

Identifying the type of ants… it’s complicated, isn’t it? Not too much, if you know what to observe!<\/p>\n

In this article, you will find tips on how to identify the most common types of ants in Quebec: pavement ants, carpenter ants, scent ants and pharaoh ants.<\/p>\n

Good success!<\/p>\n

How to identify pavement ants?<\/h2>\n

Pavement ants, also known as “sand ants,” are brown or black and usually between 2.5 and 3 mm in length.<\/p>\n

Check out our article on pavement ants<\/a> here.<\/p>\n

How to identify carpenter ants?<\/h2>\n

Carpenter ants are either completely black, or very dark (almost black) with a red\/brown thorax. These ants can measure between 6 and 13 mm in length.<\/p>\n

To recognize carpenter ants, you can also rely on the small sawdust they leave behind.<\/p>\n

See our article on carpenter ants<\/a> here.<\/p>\n

How to identify scent ants?<\/h2>\n

Scent ants can easily be confused with pavement ants, as both types of ants are similar in color and size.<\/p>\n

However, scent ants tend to be slightly smaller (2 to 3 mm in length). Also, as you can see from the pictures, the scent ants are a bit paler than the pavement ants.<\/p>\n

Check out our article on scent ants<\/a> here.<\/p>\n

How to identify pharaoh ants?<\/h2>\n

Pharaoh ants can be identified more easily than their cousins because of their pale yellow color and their very small size (1.5 to 2 mm long). Often, these ants walk in single file to get food.<\/p>\n

Check out our article on pharaoh ants<\/a> here.<\/p>\n

Comparative table of common ants in Quebec<\/h2>\n

The following list will help you compare the 4 types of ants mentioned in this article:<\/p>\n

Pavement ants<\/h3>\n