The Ants Come Marching In

Remember that old song about the ants coming marching in two-by-two and the four-by-four, hurrah? Well, now that spring has really begun to set in, you may have noticed that this song is playing out in earnest in your kitchen or bathroom. And you certainly are not singing hurrah as you see the line of ants. What can you do as a homeowner to prevent this seemingly inevitable occurrence? When ants begin arriving in the early spring it may feel like they suddenly materialized overnight and have now set up shop in your home. Pest-End has some treatment options to help you eradicate these pests, but in the meantime here are some simple things you can do to make your home less welcoming to ants. Let's take a closer look at some simple habits that may help curb your ant problem.

Understand the Enemy

In order to stop ants from making themselves at home in your home, learn a little bit about them first. For example, to solve an ant problem, you need to first eliminate the ones you don't see to get rid of the ones you do see.This means that the queen ant, who never leaves her nest, is the one who lays all the eggs and the one that needs to be exterminated to solve the root of your ant problem. If you don't have time to learn about ants, trust in a reliable, experienced exterminator like Pest-End.

Eliminate Food Sources

What is causing ants to make a pilgrimage to your kitchen or bathroom? The answer is the food and water source that is usually readily available in those areas. Clean thoroughly the floors and other surfaces that could contain crumbs or sticky food residue. Make sure your kitchen or bath are as sterile as possible and that faucets are not dripping or leaking. For the kitchen pantry area this includes putting food items in plastic resealable containers.

Seal Up your Home

Face it, ants are small and don't need a large opening to get inside your home, so try to do as much as possible to seal up the openings you can see such as under doors, near windows, and around vents.

Choose Plantings Wisely

If your home has plantings close to the foundation you may be inviting ants to get close to your home. Ants use vegetation for shelter and food, so any vegetation that is close to your house is just a bridge between the ant's natural habitat and yours. To keep ants away, trim those plants as soon as you notice any contact with your home.If you have the beginnings of an ant invasion in your home call Pest-End at Toll-Free: 800-287-4321 Phone: 603-382-9644 Phone: 978-794-4321.