Carpenter Ants
Larvae, cocoons, & worker ants
ANTS IN THE HOME
If medium to large ants have been seen in the home during the last two weeks there is a pretty good chance you have a carpenter ant colony in the home. Ants will be looking for sugar, protein and fats to help rear their young. With any ant colony finding the nest is most important. Sawdust or debris that accumulate in corners is a sure sign you are close to the nest. See http://learningstore.uwex.edu/Controlling-Carpenter-Ants-P300C68.aspx.
 Nest in fiberglass |
 Frass from ceiling nest |
Winter cutworm
CATERPILLARS IN JANUARY
The warm weather of January woke up a few insects. These cutworm larvae were sent in January from a lawn in NE Wisconsin . They are the larvae of the European cutworm Noctua pronuba They can be active during winter thaws.
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