Information contained on this page is provided by NewsUSA, an
independent third-party content provider. WorldNow and this
Station make no warranties or representations in connection
therewith. /National Pest Management Association ) - A new
nationwide survey of licensed pest professionals uncovered some
dirt on ants -- from coast to coast, ant infestations are on the
rise. According to a survey called "Exploring America's #1
Nuisance Pest," by the National Pest Management Association
(NPMA), 100 percent of respondents encountered ants in the last
year, and 54 percent said ant infestations are growing --
pointing to a problematic rise in carpenter ants. Respondents
mentioned increases in moisture, changing pest control practices
and new species among the reasons for the rise. "Ants have
always been a nuisance pest, but the findings about the increase
of carpenter ant infestations is alarming. Carpenter ants tunnel
through wood and nest inside homes, which can compromise a
home's structural stability," said Mis