A Pain in the ANTS –
So you’re wondering why these creepy crawly little pests are invading your space! I hear it all the time, people who want to know… “why me?”. Well, let me put your mind to rest, it isn’t personal! Let me explain.
In many cases, ants are looking for the same things humans are. Warmth, water, food and a home of their own. Many species of ants found in our area have broad diets and thrive on human food. Worker ants will search for their chow of choice, carrying some back to the others residing in the nest. This is when you will see long columns marching one by one in and around your home or workplace. Such species as the fire ant, thief ant, crazy ant, pharaoh ant and cornfield ant will eat both sweets and fats. Carpenter ants, pavement ants, velvety tree ants, honey ants and odorous house ants are what may be referred to as “sweet-preferring” ants. You will notice that when we experience heavy rainfall, the normal diet of honeydew from trees is washed away, this is what drives many species of ants into our homes looking for a substitute food source. Once they know where to find suitable food, they will invade in large numbers, establishing scent trails between the nest and the food.
Because of the diverse nesting and breeding habits of ants, the food and moisture requirements vary. It is important to make sure that your home is protected.
Keeping the health of the occupants of your home or structure as the first priority, we offer several different approved pest control techniques for the treatment of ants. These methods may include handspraying, dusting, fogging, baiting and the use of residual crack and crevice aerosol products among other treatments. Because each occurrence is different, treatments will be employed as applicable in specific situations.
Ants are an unwelcome sight and can be unnerving, disrupting your peaceful home or building. It is for this reason that we suggest a recurring service plan for residential or commercial properties. This will maintain a healthy barrier around your structure should ants come looking for food and shelter from the elements.
