Most species of ants are considered nuisance pests and pose no significant risks to people or our properties. However, some ant species are destructive and pose significant threats to homes and businesses while others can carry and transmit bacteria and diseases including salmonella and streptococcus, which can make people ill. In addition, if you have ants living inside your home, they will quickly find and contaminate your family’s food sources. So, no matter what species you're up against, any ants that are found living in and around your home should be eliminated as quickly as possible. And that's where partnering with a pest control professional for quality pest control services comes in!
The most common attractants for ants are sources of food, water, and shelter. The presence of these things on your property can lead ants to invade your property, and once on your property, it is only a matter of time before those ants find their way into your home while foraging for food sources.
There are a few things ants are particularly attracted to, such as clogged gutters, leaky outdoor fixtures, unsecured garbage cans, gardens, wood piles, pet food or animal feed, compost piles, and outdoor eating areas. In addition, ants invade homes to seek relief when the weather outside becomes too hot, dry, or wet.
Ants can create their nests in a variety of places and are often seen wandering around decks, patios, driveways, and walkways while foraging for food. Some common outdoor nesting spots include under soil and mulch, in wood piles, underneath rocks or fallen trees, in tree stumps, along fence lines, and in the cracks of pavement or sidewalks. Once they find their way into your home, ants will often create satellite nests underneath floors, behind walls and large appliances, inside insulation, in crawl spaces, and near heating systems. They are commonly found gathering in basements, kitchens, and pantry areas.
To eliminate ants found inside your home, the best option is to partner with pest control professionals like us at Aroostook Pest Control. Our dedicated experts will provide the services needed to find and completely eliminate ants and a variety of other pests from your home. At Aroostook, we're committed to using the best products on the market to eliminate ants and other household pests. To learn more about eliminating ants from your home, contact us at Aroostook Pest Control!
Keeping ants off your property and out of your home can be difficult, but there are a few things you can do to deter them from your home and property:
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