Ants The Pests That Never Left
Megan Pinneo
Ant Problem That Won’t Go Away
Ants seem to be the pest of the season. From January up until now, the amount of ant infestations plaguing Riverside and San Diego County hasn’t died down.
Pest Control Professionals receive call after call about ant problems. Once an ant infestation is treated they some times come back and many wonder why. Customers call back in concern, many even want to cancel Pest Control Service because of the on going problem. However, many people do not understand the importance of home pest control maintenance after the exterminator has completed a treatment.
The heat waves are continuing in Riverside and San Diego County, which means that ants, among other pests are making way into homes and businesses, in search of cooler air, and water. General Monthly Pest Control Service is highly recommended to help prevent against ants, especially when you have an on going ant issue. But, what if you have regular Pest Control Service and the ants are STILL coming back? Ask yourself, are YOU taking all the extra steps needed on your part to help keep the ants away after treatment has been preformed?
There are some simple things that a home or business owner should be doing after the
Pest Control Professional has done their job.
Apply these simple things to your home pest control maintenance in between services visits and you will see a difference in the amount of ants that return. Like most all things continued upkeep is just as important at the initial service.
Take back your home from pests!
Keep food in tightly sealed containers. Keep what you can in fridge.
Take out the trash frequently. Always nightly, when an ant problem is excessive.
Seal any crack in walls. Check gaps in windows.
Keep doors closed.
WIPE DOWN COUNTER TOPS OFTEN!
Always wipe down the ANT TRAIL when you spot ants.
Best treatment for ants is when an actual ant trail is treated. Ants are social insects, and the product that is used in extermination the ants will take the product with them and transfer it into the walls, and spread it as they rub against other ants.
Black Knight Pest Control has an Ant Defense Service and will not only treat the inside of your home for ants, but outside as well. The numbers are never on your side when it comes to ants, and calling in the professionals will give you some need advantage in Ant Prevention.
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