Ants are one of the surest signs of warmer weather throughout most of Ontario. It means that the frost has gone and Spring is here. Unfortunately, their presence can also mean that you might begin to find them in your home and pantry.
They are on the hunt to feed their ever-growing colonies, and your home is one of the most likely places to find food. It is not as simple as just sealing all of your food away in Tupperware, which can be a hassle in itself. Ants will also be satisfied with the food you have thrown out in the garbage. This is easy to forget about, but it is many people's downfall. Crumbs left on the floor are another example that is often overlooked.
Purchasing a garbage can with a lid that properly seals and sweeping regularly will help guard against the armies of ants that might come if they believe your home is an abundant source of food for their colony.
Ants and Your Home
Do not be fooled if you see just one ant. It is easy to overlook single ants as anomalies and not a threat. What you need to realize is that these ants are simply scouts, sent out on behalf of the colony to find where food is located. If they make it back to the nest, there will only be more to come. And in increasingly large numbers.
While ants in your home might not seem like an urgent issue, keep in mind what it can mean for you and your loved ones. Ants travel through dirt and into garbage in their search. While this might seem like it doesn't affect you at first, keep in mind the germs and bacteria that they pick up along the way. If they then find their way into your food, they can easily contaminate it, causing harm to you and your loved ones. It is crucial to handle the ant issue as soon as possible.
They find their way into your home through cracks in the foundation, but the most common culprits are improperly sealed doors, open windows, and ripped screens. They can easily navigate their way in through these means. Once you have a full-blown infestation on your property, ants will be significantly harder to get rid of. If this is the case, it is time to call for pest control and technicians.
Let Us Help
If you need any pest control, Pest Control Ottawa is the one to call. Our company operates all across Ottawa and its surrounding regions. We have a long history of quality service and customer satisfaction, so we will do our best to ensure that your ant problem is done right the first time. Call for any related questions, and we will be happy to answer them for you. Ottawa, ON Pest Control Ants Technicians Know How to Get the Job Done Right the First Time. Call (613) 209-1880.
