Keeping Ants Away




GETTING RID OF ANTS IN THE HOME WARMINSTER PA


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An ant problem in house can be due to many things. The most common cause for it is the insect's need for food and shelter. Kitchens and pantries are typically the most common places where ants reside. They also reside in bathrooms and electrical outlets because of their desire to stay warm and hidden from view.

Although most species of ants don't cause an immediate threat to homes, some tend to be more destructive than others. Learning how to prevent infestations is the best way to deal with the pests long-term. Seeking proven solutions to keep ants out of the home protects your food supply and electronics from damage.

Reliable ant treatment is provided by a knowledgeable and trained pest control professional. Any other remedy is questionable in its effectiveness. Consulting an expert for treatment options is the best way of knowing which ants have infested your Warminster home.

ANT CONTROL HOME REMEDY



Some common home remedies that people try include vinegar to remove pheromone trails, citrus to repel the pests, chalk outlines around the perimeter of the home, and borax. You may see fewer ants, the likelihood of them returning is possible.

Although many home remedies for ants exist, few are proven truly effective. The best way to treat ants is to have a professional exterminator come to the home to see what type of pests you're dealing with. You will find that different treatment options exist for your unique situation. It's always best to trust proven solutions based on science to eradicate ant populations than spend money and waste time on ineffective home remedies.

ANT CONTROL IN THE HOME



Keeping the home clean, free of food and beverage messes, and well-sealed are options that help reduce the number of ants seen in a home. Taking care of any leaks or plumbing issues helps as well because the pests love water. It's one less thing attracting the insects to your residence. Removing conditions that appeal to the pests ensures fewer infestations in the future.

The pest control professional will check possible entryways into the home to see if they're accessible by ants. If they are, they'll make suggestions on ways to seal doorframes and window frames. Preventative measures keep future populations of ants from taking over the home. It's something every exterminator will make you aware of when they come to your home to take care of your ant problem.

ANT CONTROL IN KITCHEN



Ants are often most noticeable in the kitchen, thanks to its continuous food source for the insects. Even if you're careful about cleaning up your messes and storing perishable items in airtight containers, even a small crumb of food or drop of beverage can attract hungry ants. Keeping your home clean and free of debris left behind from cooking and eating can prevent ants from entering the home in search of their next meal.

ANT CONTROL IN THE BATHROOM



Checking for leaks under sinks is one way to keep ant infestations away in bathrooms. The insects like moisture and seek refuge in areas where water exists. When an exterminator does a thorough inspection of the home, they'll tell you whether or not your bathroom is a room requiring immediate attention.

ANT CONTROL OUTSIDE THE HOUSE



Routinely inspecting the home for gaps between doors, windows, and utility lines helps identify problem areas that provide easy access to ants and other insects that squeeze their way through the tightest spaces. If you're not sure where they're coming from, an exterminator can help determine the source of the infestation.


ANT CONTROL FOR THE PORCH



Ants enter the home through open doors and windows as well as through tears in screens. Regular home maintenance can prevent the pests from seeking refuge in your house. Repairing torn screens and shutting doors and windows tightly creates a seal that isn't penetrable by ants looking for food and warmth. When the exterminator inspects the home to locate possible entryways, they'll let you know if the porch needs special attention given to it.

ANT CONTROL IN THE GARDEN



Certain plants and flowers keep ants away. Planting peppermint, lavender, thyme, rosemary, garlic, and the common yarrow are ways to repel the pests. Flower and herb gardens can include the plants in them as an effective natural pest eliminator. Having a professional pest control expert locate and destroy ant nests is the best way to keep the insects from overtaking your garden.

ANT CONTROL IN THE YARD



Removing debris from the yard is the best way to keep ants away. They're attracted to brush and woodpiles. Regularly cleaning the yard and removing all the places that the insects could hide is highly recommend. It ensures that a new colony of ants doesn't replace the last one removed from the property.

HOW WE TREAT FOR ANTS



Ants are the number one pest control issue and can prove virtually impossible for home and business owners to solve on their own.  Ending an ant infestation typically requires proper ant identification, locating and destroying the nest or colony, as well as the use and application of specialized products.

As such, it is not advisable for property owners to attempt to eradicate an ant infestation without assistance from a professional pest control provider.

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