The Power of the Almighty Ant
Ants possess more strength than even the world's strongest humans could only dream about. According to OneKindPlanet, tiny leaf cutter ants can lift and carry in their jaws something 50 times their own body weight of about 500 mg. That's the same as a human lifting a truck with their teeth!As if this isn't amazing enough, ants are extremely social, and can communicate and cooperate with each other by using chemicals known as pheromones. They use these chemicals to alert other ants to danger in the area or lead them to a promising food source. If you think about it, ants are pretty spectacular to think about, unless of course, there is a line of them crossing through your kitchen on their way to a tasty meal. If you find your home overrun with ants this spring, don't panic. Spring is the most common time to see a major emergence of ants in homes. The start of the warm weather is when the ants start marching in like an unwanted house guest. During the spring, ants are driven to find a place that is warm during the night hours and has plenty of easily accessiblefood and water resources for them to feast on. If your home is easily accessible, meaning there are ways to enter your structure, like gaps in the foundation, openings in windows, or seals that are broken around utility pipes, then your home may be a prime spot for an ant infestation.We suggest contacting a professional who can evaluate how and where the ants are entering your home, as well as treat for the pests. On your own, you may want to start to clean with ants in mind. Find all spills and crumbs quickly and clean the area. Store ripe fruit in the fridge and all other food in airtight containers. Clean out trash cans (inside and outside). Keep pet bowls clean and wipe up any spilled food/water around them. Finally, inspect indoor potted plants for any insect activity on a frequent basis. Do you have ants? Chances are, if you live in New England, then the answer is yes. Call Pest-End Exterminators now at 1-800-287-4321, 603-382-9644, or 978-794-4321.
