CRAWLING INSECTS

ANTS
Ants can be a particular nuisance when they get into your home. 

Are Pharaoh Ants Dangerous?
One of the primary health risks associated with Pharaoh ants is the spread of disease. In hospitals, they have contaminated sterile materials and have been linked to bacterial infections. Pharaoh ants can carry more than a dozen potentially harmful bacteria including salmonella, staphylococcus, and pseudomonas.

Bacterial infections spread by Pharaoh ants can range from minor skin problems to food poisoning to sepsis, “Septis” is a potentially life-threatening blood infection. Newborns and people whose immune systems have been weakened by diabetes, cancer, HIV, or other health issues are at a significantly higher risk for bacterial infections.

Are Fire Ants Dangerous?

Fire ants has a strong and painful stings, wich contains a venom.

The venom of fire ants (known as Solenopsin) is composed of alkaloids derived from piperidine. Some people are allergic to the venom, and as with many allergies, may experience anaphylaxis, which requires emergency treatment. Other problems are concentrated at the site of the sting. The sting swells into a bump, which can cause much pain and irritation, especially when several stings are in the same place. The bump often forms into a white pustule, which can become infected. The pustules are obtrusive and uncomfortable while active and, if they become infected, can cause scarring. Severe allergic reactions to fire ant stings, including severe chest pain, nausea, severe sweating, loss of breath, serious swelling, and slurred speech can be fatal if not treated.

Are Carpenter Ants Dangerous?

Although it is not nice to find a large number of them in your home, Carpenter Ants do not carry any serious diseases.

Carpenter ants don’t sting — they bite. The bite is non venoumes, but you can experience a stab of pain and a red welt.

Carpenter ants have large jaws that are strong enough to bite through wood, so, needless to say, Carpenter ants can cause damage to wood structures (usually wood that has been moistened and is damp or weakened by decay). Since they tend to keep coming back year after year, they can also be difficult to control on your own.

Are Black Ants Dangerous

Black ants, also known as pavement ants or garden ants, are relatively harmless ants that often take over yards and gardens. Black ants are not dangerous, but they do have a very unpleasant nature. They are capable of biting humans, wich can cause an allergic reaction.