TREATMENT FOR ANTS

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Most ants prefer to live outside, but some types like carpenter ants and odorous ants will enter your home in search of food. They send out workers to search for food and leave pheromone trails to guide other ants to the source. It doesn't take long for more ants to join, so you may see a few ants before bed and a larger group when you wake up! 

Interior precautions:

• Regularly clean your countertops, cabinets, and pantry to remove crumbs that can attract ants.
• Immediately clean up any spills on countertops or floors to avoid attracting ants.
• Store fruits and vegetables in the refrigerator instead of leaving them out where ants can find them.
• Check for sources of water that ants may be seeking, such as a dripping faucet or leaking pipe.
• Dispose of any uneaten pet food every night and store it in tightly sealed containers. Also, clean the area around your pet's bowls.
• Keep sweeteners in containers with tight lids and avoid leaving empty soda or juice cans in the house, as ants are attracted to sugary foods.

Exterior precautions:

• Trim any tree or plant limbs that touch your house, as ants can use them as bridges.
• Keep mulch at least two feet away from the foundation of your home, or even further if possible.
• Avoid allowing wood, stones, or other debris to touch your house, as ants are drawn to moist soil.

Ants may not be the first insects that come to mind when thinking about dangerous pests, but they do carry some health risks. While searching for food, worker ants can pick up disease-causing organisms and spread them in your home. For instance, a trip from the bathroom or a waste receptacle could result in pathogens being transferred to your kitchen. Some people may experience severe reactions to ant stings or bites, particularly if they have allergies to ant venom.

DIY methods for getting rid of ants may only eliminate the ants that are visible to you. However, there are many more ants in their colony, possibly even thousands. The challenge lies in finding and treating the source. Different types of ants reside in different areas of your property, such as woodpiles or the soil. Unfortunately, most ants are willing to relocate their nests.

For the most effective ant control, you can reach out to Allied Pest Management for a complimentary quote. Our technicians can identify the specific type of ant you are dealing with and create a customized treatment plan for you. We are licensed, certified, insured, and we guarantee our ant removal services!