While many people purchase ant farms just to watch these interesting creatures at work, most people don’t want to find them freely wondering around their home. Ants definitely have their place in this world, but inside your house isn’t one of them. They are a very common indoor pests, and that often leaves homeowners wondering what they are doing, or not doing, to attract these insects. A-Tex Pest Management is here to share some tips to help you keep ants out of your home.
What Attracts Ants to Your Home?
Usually ants come to your home for one thing…..food. Sometimes, they will be looking for water, but generally, food is the reason for their presence. They are attracted to a wide variety of foods, but their favorite foods are those that are sugary. This is what makes your kitchen the perfect place for them. All it takes is a few crumbs to have ants hot on the trail. When ants are foraging for food, they leave a scent trail that allows them to easily find their way back home as well as lead others in their colony to the food source.
How to Get Rid of Ants
Sometimes, no matter how hard you may try to keep ants out, they may find their way into your home anyway. Here are a few things you should be doing to get rid of ants in your home.
– Follow the Ant Trail: Ants are always following a trail that will lead them and the others in their colony back to the nest when they find food. It is important to see where this trail is in your home so that you can eradicate the entire colony.
– Use Ant Bait: You should rely on a pest control company to use a bait pesticide in your home. This is placed in the area where the trail is found so the ants can take the bait, along with food, back to the nest. This will kill them at the source so that you aren’t always trying to get rid of ants and they keep coming back.
– Clean Up: One of the top things you can do is to keep your home clean. Even the smallest crumbs can attract ants to your kitchen. If there are spills, clean them up right away and avoid leaving food out; especially if you are leaving it out overnight. The cleaner your home, the less likely it will be that you have an ant problem.
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If you are struggling with an ant infestation and nothing seems to be working, you can turn to the experts at A-Tex Pest Management to help you get rid of them for good. We have extensive experience in dealing with ant infestations and any ants in your home don’t stand a chance when faced with our pest control technicians. Call us today!
