Ants are one of the most common pests that people find in their homes. It seems at times like a war needs to be waged against them every single spring and summer in Ontario. A lot of the time people just give up and give into having ants be a presence in their home during this time of year. This is not advisable however.
Since they travel from the outdoors, into your garbage, and then onto the food that you will consume, they carry a number of different germs and bacterias with them at any given moment. This has the potential to make you sick or cause food poisoning to you and your loved ones. For this reason, be sure that you are active in the prevention of an ant infestation in your home.
How it Occurs
Ants are tricky creatures to keep out of your home. Their small size makes it easy for them to find their way into most buildings and structures. They can crawl through tiny crack in the wall or foundation of a house. They can also access the interior by getting in under the space at the bottom of the door and the floor if there is nothing obstructing their path. By sealing up all of these areas you would be taking preventative measures to correct your ant problems.
Seeing one singular ant is the first indication that there will be more to follow. Ants send out scouts to find places that they can get food and then return to the colony to report back on the location. More ants follow with increasingly large numbers to bring back food. Once they are in you house it can be difficult to limit their findings.
While sealing everything in your pantry into containers and tins is a good idea and an effective first step in doing so, as well as protecting yourself from the bacteria ants carry, it is not the only place they will look.
You should also purchase a trash can with an effective lid to cut off access to the organic waste, and sweep and wipe your counters regularly to clean up any crumbs. After all, crumbs can be enough to bring more ants in.
What To Do
If you find yourself with an ant infestation, your best option is to bring in pest control to take care of it for you. This will effectively solve the problem in a safe manner. They can also give you tips for prevention in the future.
Let Us Help
If you are looking for pest control in Ottawa or its surrounding regions, ants or otherwise, we are the ones to turn to. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, effectiveness, and quality of service. Whether it is a house, apartment, condo, or commercial space, we can get rid of any pest that plagues you. So give us a call today! Ottawa ON Pest Control Can Squash Your Ant Infestation call (613) 209-1880.
