HOW to GET RID of ANTS

Ants are social insects that live in colonies which are usually located underground or inside the voids in the walls, but ants may enter the buildings for food and shelter. Ants feed on almost every type of food, but those entering houses are looking for sweets and protein containing substances. Few common ants that will be a problem in the home are Fire Ants, Argentine Ants, and Carpenter Ants.

ANT INSPECTION

For inside, spilled food and beverages will attract ants in, removing attracting food sources such as pet food and trash will reduce the chance of an ant infestation. For outside, check for any ants entry points that might let them come into the home, including cracks and crevices, doors, and windows.

ANT CONTROL METHODS

Ant Prevention:

To control ants, it is most often to recommend using baits. The 3 different types of baits are: granule, gel, and liquid. The granule and gel the ants will carry back to the colony to kill the entire colony as where liquid, it will rub on the ants' body as it goes back to the colony to kill off the entire colony. Just spraying the surface will not kill the colony ants except for the one being sprayed at the time. Using baits will help kill off the colony. Even when you kill thousands of ants that are seen it is not effective because the ants will continue to exist if the colony is still existent. If the colony is not treated itself, the Queen ant will still be alive and continue to reproduce more ants.

You may take these steps to prevent Ant infestation:

1. Correct moisture problems, roof leaks, and plumbing leaks
2. Cut back tree limbs or branches that could serve as a bridge to your structure
3. Seal cracks and openings around the foundation, especially where utility pipes and wires enter from the outside.
4. Firewood needs to be stacked away from the house, elevated off the ground if possible.




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