ANT EXTERMINATOR BUCKS COUNTY, PA
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Ants are one of the most common pests one can find. It is easy for them to find their way inside any Bucks County home or office, and from the many species of ants, there is a wide range of factors that can attract them. While many may fear it is because they unintentionally left their home in unsanitary conditions, which can be a leading contributor for infestations, the reason for your problem may be just from the bowl of fruit you leave on your counter.
While mostly harmless, ants such as carpenter ants can cause extreme property damage if not thoroughly taken care of by a pest control professional.
HOW DOES AN EXTERMINATOR GET RID OF ANTS?
There is a wide range of treatments that can be used when getting rid of ants. The type of treatment used will likely depend on the scope of the infestation. Exterminators can use foggers, granules, dust, or chemical sprays to kill ants. Exterminators will also do a thorough inspection of the property to make sure all hiding places of ants are found and taken care of. This can even include treating air ducts or going into crawl spaces, areas which can be potentially dangerous for those not trained in treating them.
HOW MUCH IS PEST CONTROL FOR ANTS?
The price will vary depending on the scope of the problem and the size of the home. If an infestation has just started and little damage, the cost will be minimal. Not immediately calling a professional and attempting DYI solutions could increase the price significantly.
Ants are also unsanitary and leaving them in your home for extended periods of time can spread illness in the household. It is best to call a professional as soon as you suspect an infestation so an exterminator can confirm it and take care of the problem before it worsens.
DO ANT EXTERMINATORS WORK?
Unlike DYI solutions, which will likely only kill a minimal number of ants and only cover one portion of a possibly expansive problem, an experienced exterminator has the knowledge to identify the entry points ants are using where they are hiding. When all parts of the ant colony are discovered, they can then be culled in large numbers with preventative measures put in place to keep them from coming back. Using a professional exterminator is the only way to guarantee that your ant problem will go away completely and stay gone.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR ANTS TO GO AWAY AFTER EXTERMINATOR?
While many ants will die soon after the initial treatment, those deeper within the household or out scavenging at the time of the treatment will fade out slower. While there will likely be immediate improvement from the number of ants, a period of 14 days should be allowed for the treatment to run its course. While it is rare for ants to continue surviving after this time period after a professional treatment, a second treatment may need to be done if ants are still being seen. This usually only happens with exceptionally large and widespread infestations.
HOW DO I GET RID OF ANTS PERMANENTLY?
While the Internet may list 200 ways to get rid of ants in your home, most of them are baseless and will prove only to be a minor nuisance to your ants at best. The only way to 100% guarantee complete ant removal and keeping them from coming back is by hiring an exterminator to professionally get rid of the problem. Professionals can also inform you of how to prevent ant infestations from another colony or species in the future and help you find resources to get rid of what ants may find tempting to explore in your home.
CAN ANTS LIVE IN WALLS?
Ants are very versatile pests and will make their home pretty much anywhere they can fit. They can easily find a way into the walls of your home through small cracks or holes from the outside. Exterminators are trained to find these access points during inspection before killing the ants already inside your home and preventing more from coming in.
Ants living in walls can cause extensive property damage as their colonies grow, so it is imperative to call an exterminator if you suspect ants are hiding out in there.
WHY ARE THERE ANTS IN MY HOUSE IF THERE’S NO FOOD?
Food is not the only thing ants are attracted to. If your home is humid, or the outside is very dry, ants will be attracted to your home in search of a moist environment and water to drink.
If you live in an apartment or a house that is attached to another, ants may be getting into your home from your messy neighbor if you keep your place sanitary.
DOES KILLING ANTS ATTRACT MORE ANTS?
When an ant is killed, it releases pheromones that alert the other ants of its colony to danger. Ants respond to this pheromone in a very peculiar way. After detecting this pheromone, more ants will come and take the body of the deceased ant to what is called a ‘midden’ – an ant graveyard, in people terms. They do this because ants are aware of the negative affects decay can bring to the health of their colony and hive.
If you decide to squash the ant on your kitchen floor, expect more to show up to inspect what happened to their fallen comrade. This likely poses no danger to you, since humans are viewed as fatal threats.
DO ANTS SLEEP?
Ants sleep in short intervals, from 1-8 minutes in a series of power naps throughout the day. There will never be a time where ants have an extended period of inactivity, so they are continuously aware of what is going on in the household, what food could be available to them, or what dangers may be lurking around.
WHY DO ANTS SUDDENLY SWARM?
Your infestation may start with one lone ant discovering a food source. It could be a freshly baked pie you set on the counter. Once the ant has discovered this jackpot, it will travel back to its nest, inform the workers of the treasure awaiting them, and lead them back to your house in swarms to find this food and feed the nest with it.
WILL ANTS GO AWAY ON THEIR OWN?
Ants will sometimes stop seeing your house as a viable food source. This is dependent upon the extent of food that is available to them. If ants are entering to enjoy the sugary drink you spilled, they likely will fail to make many return visits once they realize the spill was a one-time occurrence. However, leaving food out consistently will lead to ants indulging themselves on your Doylestown property more often, and they may decide to make permanent residence there until an exterminator is called to deal with them.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE ANTS IN YOUR HOUSE
The best course of action is to contact an experienced pest control provider to assess the issue and eradicate the ant infestation. Following that, try to determine what is attracting the ants. Are there leftover crumbs or spills present? Is the trash being taken out in a timely manner? Are there dirty dishes in the sink or present around the premises? Also check for environmental factors, such as the humidity level inside the building.
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