The kinds of pests that can come into your home change with the seasons. In the spring and summer, when winter ends and spring and summer begin, ants often come back into your life. These tiny pests are not only a bother, but they can also make your food dirty and even damage buildings. To keep your home ant-free during the warmer months, you need to plan for the attack and be ready for it.
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Seal all points of entry:
Ants know how to get into your house very well. They are very good at getting through very small holes and cracks. Start keeping ants out of your home by looking for places they could get in. This includes cracks in the base, gaps around windows and doors, and holes in the walls where utility lines go through. Use glue or weatherstripping to seal these openings and stop ants from getting in.
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Make sure your house is clean:
Ants often come into homes because they know there is food there. These pests will come in if there are crumbs, messes, or open food containers. Sweep, mop, and wipe down areas in your home often to keep it clean. Keep food in cases that won’t let air in, and don’t leave pet food out overnight.
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Put trash in the right place:
Ants can find lots of food in trash. Make sure that the lids on your trash cans fit tightly and that you empty them often. Clean out the bins to get rid of any food scraps or sticky stuff that ants might be interested in.
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Take care of your yard:
Ants often come inside from the yard. Trim back tree branches, bushes, and other plants that are growing near the outside of your house. If plants or bushes touch the house, ants can use them as a way in. Get rid of any dead plants or wood that is breaking down in your yard. Ants can use these as places to live
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Make your kitchen ant-proof:
Ants love to hang out in the kitchen. Remove any food from the sink, wipe down the counters, and sweep the floors. As a preventative step, you might want to use ant baits or traps in the kitchen. Ants can be caught with these before they become a bigger problem.
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Get rid of the moisture:
Some kinds of ants are drawn to places where there is water. Fix any faucets or lines that are leaking right away. To lower the humidity, make sure that your bathroom and kitchen have good air flow.
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The Right Way to Store Firewood:
Keep firewood away from the outside of your house if you have a fireplace or wood-burning stove. Ants like to live in firewood, so if you bring it too close to your house, they will be able to get in.
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Inspections every so often:
Getting rid of ants is an ongoing process. Check the outside of your house often for signs of ant activity. Ant tracks, small piles of dirt, or holes where ants could be getting in are things you should look for. If you catch a problem early, you can stop it from becoming an outbreak.
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Pest control by a professional:
As part of your plan to keep ants away, you might want to hire a professional pest control service. Professionals in pest control can find weak spots in your home and take steps to keep ants away. Also, they can offer treatments that are safe and efficient that consumers can’t get.
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Keep up with news:
If you want to keep pests away, knowledge is power. Learn about the types of ants that live in your area and what they do. This can help you guess what they’ll do and take steps to stop outbreaks before they happen.
By doing these things, you can prepare for the ants to come and greatly lower the chance that they will get into your home. Remember that stopping these annoying pests early is often the best way to keep them away during ant season.
Ant Control Newmarket, we are well aware of all the risks associated with ants. However, when it comes to ant trouble, no infestation is too big for us. Our technicians are fully licensed and insure and know everything there is to know about ants, right from identifying the species to the proper process of exterminating them.