Ants in the Home
Megan Pinneo
It’s Ant Time Again.. Now what?
Does it seem like your battle with ants is never ending? Only with ant season approaching rapidly, well your are not alone. Ants have been what seems to hibernating all winter and they will soon be, or already are making way into your home for some cool air, shelter, and a bite to eat. Once they find out that your home has everything that they are looking for they will not only return but may also build their nest indoors and stay for bit. You're probably wondering what your should do about the problem before it gets worse. You could always start by calling a professional for routine monthly pest control service, this goes for commercial property as well. No one wants ants raiding the kitchen in your home, restaurant, or office break room. Besides calling a pest control professional to eliminate an ant infestation,
let’s go over what you can be doing to help rid your home of ants.
DIY Ant Prevention
Keep it clean and clutter free. One of the best ways to prevent against any pest infestation is to keep areas tidy. Eliminate the mess. Vacuum frequently. Pick up unnecessary items. Take out trash regularly.
Store food in air tight containers if possible. DO NOT leave food out for an extended amount of time. Limit counter food items.
Remove ant attractants. Sugar and grease are two of the main ant attractants. Remove or keep them in properly sealed containers.
Reduce moisture. Check for leaky pipes. Use a dehumidifier if necessary in crawl spaces or attics. Wipe down counters and areas by sinks.
Eliminate entry points. Preform an inspection around your home looking for any cracks and crevices that ants might be using to enter into the home. Using a silicone caulking should do the trick.
Trim back trees and bushes. Ants easily use shrubs and branches to crawl onto and into the home.
Ant bait. This can be a hit or a miss with ant prevention, however usually successfully. Keep in mind small children and pets when placing these throughout the home. Follow the directions carefully.
Call a professional. Black Knight Pest Control can provide an Ant Control Service with several options that the customer can choose from. Offering Pest Control Services on a monthly or bi-monthly bases as well for more routine prevention.
Ant Identification Importance
One thing to do when dealing with an ant infestation is to properly identify the type of ant that you have a problem with. There are many different kinds of ants out there, it’s helpful to understand the behavior of which ones you have invading your home. For example, Carpenter Ants are highly destructive and not just to your food supply but to the structure of your home as well. Their behavior resembles that of termites. You can find more information on Carpenter Ants by tapping the link. To properly identify an ant invasion call the professionals at Black Knight Pest Control for an inspection. 951.694.8100
Ant Control
After failed attempts on your own with an ant problem it may be time to call a professional. Some DIY prevention may only hold up temporarily and you need a sure fire fix. The only way to guarantee that is, is with a professional. Routine pest control is usually the best answer in ant control.
Ants have an entire colony behind them, so should you.
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