ANTS

ANTS

Ants are a very common pest in our area. Some ants are nuisance pests while others can cause actual physical damage within the home by attacking wood and electrical wires.

The nuisance ants we typically discover inside homes are often attracted to spills and crumbs left behind on countertops and floors. Eliminating these food sources can be very helpful in reducing nuisance ant populations.

Other ants, such as carpenter ants, can cause extensive damage by attacking wood members with in a structure. Moist or damp conditions within a structure are often contributing factors when these destructive pests are found inside. Remedying these conducive conditions are paramount when attempting to eliminate these destructive pests.

Ants typically gain access to our homes through cracks or small openings around the home. Sealing up these entry points where possible, will help to decrease the chances of the ants gaining access to the interior of your home. Overhanging branches or other shrubbery that have direct contact with your home should also be trimmed back to reduce the pathways they often use to gain access. Ants many times nest in and around wood piles stored around a home. Any wood piles near or against the home should be moved and stored in a manner so they are not in direct contact with the soil. Finally, the elimination of any standing water outside the home, will often be helpful in decreasing ant populations as ants require a water source to survive.

Call Humphreys today and let our technicians get your ant problems under control.
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