You’re spending a nice spring day enjoying the sun coming through the windows when you notice something moving around on your kitchen counter.
At first you think it’s a trick of the eye. Maybe you just imagined you saw something moving. But then you take a closer look and see an ant crawling across the space you could swear you just cleaned off. And then you see another one. And another one. What gives? Where did the ants even come from?
And that’s the sneaky thing about ants. They can show up almost without warning … and they never come alone. Before you know it, you have a full-on ant attack.
You can prevent ants in your house in Central and Southern Maryland. First, you have to understand where they are coming from and where they are hiding.
Though ants are aggravating, they don’t just enter your home for the sole purpose of being annoying.
Where are ants coming from? They are actually driven by some common attractors that bring them into your house. Here’s what they are after.
The most common reason you have ants in your house is because they are seeking food.
They usually find sugars or uncovered foods the most attractive. This means crumbs on the floor and foods like sugary cereals that aren’t in sealed containers. Then they go back to their nest, sending a message to their worker friends that they found food. Suddenly, swarms of ants come into your home to grab some snacks for the rest of their colony.
So you’ve cleaned every section of your home, secured your food in sealed containers and could swear there’s not a single cracker crumb on the floor. Yet, you still have these pests. Where are the ants coming from?
While the main reason ants enter your home is to seek food, that doesn’t mean they aren’t interested in other things.
They are also looking for shelter, safety, and water or moisture.
Ants drink water just like we do. If you have a humid home, that will likely attract them. If it’s hot and dry outside, your cool home with water and moisture looks pretty attractive.
Ants also seek out a place they can call home -- somewhere they can safely thrive. It’s a basic necessity that everyone -- ants included -- need.
Ants are so small, you might think they can fit in anywhere in your home. And that’s true.
But pest control pros know where to look for common hangouts when you have ants in your house.
You’ll find ants near food sources, moist areas, and in protected hiding spots. Think under appliances, beneath floors, and in walls.
Now that you know where ants are coming from and where ants hide in your house, it’s time to banish them from your home and keep them away.
First, let’s start with the basics.
These strategies above will help keep ants away if you don’t have them. If you do have an infestation, the following are techniques that help eliminate ants inside:
Ants are a nuisance when they invade your home and end up ruining your favorite foods or crawling across your clean countertop.
Once the problem starts, it’s one thing. Once it is left unattended and continues to grow, it becomes quite another.
We know dealing with an ant problem can seem overwhelming, especially if you don’t know where to look, where the bigger colony is located, or what to do to stop them from coming in.
Frustrated with the ants you can’t seem to get rid of in your home? Let Natural Green help. We can offer a complete proactive pest control program that includes an inspection and treatment plan to eliminate those ants and keep them from coming back.
Do ants keep spoiling your day? We’d love to help you take back control of your Central or Southern Maryland home. Get started today with a free quote. Together, we’ll prepare a custom plan that is the best choice for you. Then you can relax without constantly having to inspect your counters and floors for tiny insects.
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