Ants are social insects that live in colonies in the ground or in hills. Dealing with them can be a daunting task, particularly if they enter places like kitchens and bedrooms. In the spring when temperatures rise, the colonies send out their scouts to forage for food. They are attracted to food droppings on the table or on the floor, especially sugary types. Ants are very tiny, and trying to keep them completely out of the house is difficult. Instead, do not leave any attractants like food and juice spills in the open. Sometimes their sheer numbers could be overwhelming, forcing you to seek the services of Ant Removal experts.
Carpenter ants, which tend to invade homes, gain access through various ways. They enter through telephone wire openings, heating and cooling equipment ducts, windows, cable lines, and trees that are in contact with the house. A firewood pile near your house gives them an ideal environment to make their nests. The worker ants in the nests create messes and other structural damage as they excavate galleries for queens to lay eggs. The damage caused depends on the number of nests within a structure and the duration of active infestation. Any increase in the size of the colony means more damage to your property. The damage they cause includes water leaks around pipes in the kitchen and bathroom, destroying the wood and swarming into interior areas.
A professional pest controller at Triple AAA American Exterminators will give you tips on how to prepare before the ant removal starts. Some of the preparation you might be required to do include:
1. Clean up spills
2. Vacuum thoroughly
3. Store food in the refrigerator
4. Empty the trash adequately
5. Close the dishwasher
6. Remove pet food after the pet has eaten
7. Provide all the information as may be required by the Ant Removal experts.
The expert would then use specific ant chemicals and baits to control and kill the ants.
Before hiring a professional pest control expert, it is helpful to seek reference from friends and neighbors. They will help you identify a qualified expert offering the service at affordable rates. The expert should inform you about the chemicals that they will use, and describe any adverse effects of the removal process. Hiring an expert that gives guarantees is an added advantage.
Follow us on Facebook!
