Ants are everywhere in Peoria. You can find them in the park, your yard, the cracks in your driveway, and sometimes even your kitchen. Ants are an unfortunate fact of life.
The good news is that there is something you can do about them. Read on to learn more about ants, the issues they can cause, how to identify them inside your home, and how professional pest control in Peoria can keep your home ant-free.
How To Identify An Ant Infestation In Your Home
Ants are such a tiny and numerous pest that it can be easy to write off seeing a few as no big deal. But ignoring ants and other signs of ants around your home can lead to a growing ant infestation. Here are a few signs of an ant infestation to look out for:
- A few ants around your home
- Trails of ants inside or outside your home
- Ant nests (piles of dirt or soil)
- Rustling noises in your walls
- Beams or wooden structures that sound hollow or are collapsing
- Discarded wings
If you see any of these signs, you likely have an active ant infestation on your property and need help from a professional pest control company.
The Many Problems Ants Can Create In Your Home
Ants aren’t big, but they can cause big problems in your home. Some species of ants can be destructive. Carpenter ants tunnel through the wood inside your home. They can weaken the structural integrity of your home, leading to dangerous living conditions and costly repairs.
Some ants are dangerous. All ants can bite, but ant bites from some species are more severe. Fire ant stings can be painful. They can cause swelling, redness, and itchiness. A fire ant sting can cause dizziness, chest pain, stomach cramps, and diarrhea in more severe cases.
Why You Should Call The Pros About Ants In Your House
A quick trip through any local hardware store offers plenty of options for DIY ant control. There are sprays, baits, powders, lawn treatments, and other choices. While using these products to eliminate your ant problem may be tempting, ant control is always best left to the professionals.
Many DIY ant control options will kill a few ants but don’t get the source of the ant infestation. If misused, different ant control options can actually neutralize each other, leaving both options ineffective.
The best option for getting rid of an active ant infestation is to call us at Big Sky Pest Control. We can quickly eliminate the ants in your home and yard. We will also treat the source of the infestation and help you fix the reasons you have ants in the first place.
Six Easy & Effective Tips To Prevent Future Ants
While primarily a nuisance pest, you still don’t want ants hanging around your yard or crawling through your home. Here are six tips to help you prevent ants:
- Wipe up crumbs and spills quickly
- Store food in sealed containers or inside the refrigerator
- Seal cracks and crevices in your home and replace broken door and window screens
- Keep pet food in airtight containers, and clean food and water bowls regularly
- Cut your yard regularly and keep shrubbery trimmed away from your home
- Dispose of garbage regularly in a sealed bin
The best option to prevent ants is to work with Big Sky Pest Control. Our home pest control plans will keep common Peoria pests out of your home, so you can enjoy life without worrying about ants and the issues they can cause.
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