Has your home turned into an ant highway?
Is there a line of ants marching along the bottom of your wall, disappearing into a crack? If that’s the case, you have an ant problem.
Ants are one of the strongest creatures on the planet. When they invade your home, they can be difficult to get rid of. They also outnumber us. Scientists estimate there are at least 1.5 million ants on the planet for every human.
Are ants driving you crazy? Most of the time, ants are simply a nuisance. There are several ant control methods you can use before you call exterminators.
How to Identify an Ant Infestation
Ants are attracted to two things. Food and water. They mainly enter your home because there is food available. Sugar, small crumbs, and other edible items in your kitchen attract them. Oil and grease spills are other invitations to these small creatures.
They enter your home through cracks in the pavement or gaps in your foundation. Small holes where your pipes enter the walls are also little roadways for travelling ants. They can even slip under your door or come in along the edge of a window. If ants are determined to enter, they will get in.
Ants Send Out Scouts
In an ant colony, there are several types of ants. Each type has a specific job. They send out worker ants as scouts to find food. When they are successful, the scouts will lay a scent trail on their way back to the colony. The other ants can follow the trail all the way back to you. That’s when you know it’s time for some ant control.
Keep your home free of food sources for ants. That includes storing food in airtight containers or the refrigerator. Get into the habit of wiping up crumbs or spills right away.
Call the Ant Control Professionals
If you are asking yourself, “do I have ants“, the likely answer is yes. A simple sign of an ant problem is the trail of ants travelling through your home.
You can attempt to get rid of them yourself. Remove any food sources and clean the area well. Then sponge along the trails where they’ve been travelling. Forager ants leave a scent trail for other ants to follow. If you can remove that, it may discourage them. If that doesn’t work, the ants may have moved in for good.
They can be difficult to remove once they establish a colony.
There are different over-the-counter products you can use to try and get rid of the ants on your own. Ant bait can work well in many cases.
If you discover a large colony of ants, you’ll likely need help. Once an ant colony is established, it can grow quite quickly.
They can damage wood and chew at insulation or wires while they are building their nest. Carpenter ants are a problem that you should deal with right away. They can cause a lot of damage to your home.
To stop this invasion in its tracks you’ll have to call in the pros.
Call the Ant Exterminator
When you have an ant problem contact Assassin Pest Solution.
They are experts in ant control. They are also a great source of ant prevention solutions. They will help you with your problem.
