Mississauga is home to a variety of ant species including Pharaoh Ants, Argentine Ants, Carpenter Ants, Citronella Ants, Pavement Ants and Thief Ants. The Carpenter Ants in particular are most commonly found around the house and office. The primary reason for this is that they feed primarily on damp wood. Wooded sections such as porches, doors, trees and even walls can attract these small critters like a wildfire. Much like the case was with cockroaches, spotting even a few ants could mean that there are hundreds, if not thousands nearby. The main reason for this is that the Queen ants can lay thousands of eggs at once, multiple times in their life. Unlike cockroaches, ant populations are initially small, but grow rapidly as more Queen ants are produced. This can lead to an infestation