Olympic Pest Control, we make sure that you're property is safe from any ant hills or wall infestations. Carpenter ants especially are known to turn solid wood into fine sawdust and can cause thousands of dollars worth of damage and make buildings potentially unsafe to live in.
From the moment we pick up the phone, you're under Olympic Pest Control's expert guidance. Every job is managed by a licensed pest management professional.
We stay up-to-date with the latest products and techniques and are well-versed in pest biology and behavior traits so we can eradicate those bothersome bugs.
The European fire ant, Myrmica rubra, was first recorded in BC in 2010 and has since been confirmed in several isolated locations in Vancouver, North Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Chilliwack, Victoria and Courtenay. The fire ant is likely to occur in other neighbouring municipalities. European fire ants prefer moist environments, making irrigated lawns and gardens on the West Coast of BC an ideal place to become established.
The European fire ant is an aggressive, swarming ant that can deliver a painful sting when disturbed. In uncommon cases this has led to allergic reactions that have required medical treatment. Colonies can reach densities of up to four nests per square metre, rendering gardens, lawns and parks unusable for normal activities. The ant also has the potential to impact agricultural crops and has been shown to displace native ants in their natural environment.
