The infestation may even appear to become worse in the first two weeks. Sometimes regular service is needed for control. Consult your technician for more information. Ants species vary greatly in their nesting habits, food preferences, and behavior. Without an in-depth knowledge of these attributes of different ant species, control is difficult at best.
Ants have two castes, the worker and the reproductive.
The workers are all sterile females and can live four to seven years. The queens can live as long as 15 years. Ant colonies, however, can live for even longer by replacing the queens when they become older, sometimes even outlasting a generation of humans. The following items need to be done prior to the treatment 1. Remove all items from every kitchen cupboard, drawer, and shelf where ants have been seen and place the items in another room either in plastic bags or covered with sheets.