Ants
Ants are a part of the world’s ecosystem. These tiny insects play an important role in nature by helping to aerate the soil and pollinate plants. They also act as prey for other insects and animals. But, when ants live close to us, and invade our yards and homes, these insects are a huge source of stress and frustration. Ants use our properties as a place they forage for food, water, and shelter. Many ants live throughout Serve, with little black ants and red ants being some of the most problematic on our properties.
Ants are tiny insects and can move inside our structures through the smallest of openings. Keeping ants out of our homes is important to stopping them from contaminating our food and spreading the bacteria they carry on their bodies throughout our homes. Avoiding red ant problems is especially important because they have stingers extending from their abdomens and very short tempers. If you, your kids, or your pets are stung by these ants, the venom they inject with their stings is strong enough to trigger (sometimes severe) allergic reactions. Living together in large numbers and having multiple nesting sites means these pests are difficult to get rid of. Every ant and nesting site needs to be found and treated to ensure the elimination of these pests.
If ants ever become a problem on your property, the professionals at Serve can help. We will put into place a pest control program that will provide year-round relief. In addition, the following prevention tips can help you protect your yard and home from ants:
How to get rid guide?
- Inspect your home’s foundation and exterior walls regularly to make sure any cracks or openings that develop are sealed to keep ants out.
- Eliminate areas in your yard where ants can gather food for their colony. Place lids on trash cans, keep grill areas clean, and maintain garden areas.
- Regularly check underneath sinks or crawl spaces to inspect for leaky pipes that could create extra moisture that attracts ants.
- Keep your kitchen free of food debris that ants could use as a food source. Regularly vacuum floors, wipe down counters, pick up uneaten pet food, and store food in airtight containers, or inside the fridge.
