4 Ways To Fight Back Against Ants
If ants seem to be sneaking into your house this summer, and you can't seem to shake them just by killing them, there are four additional ways you can fight back against the ants in your house.
#1 Figure Out What Type Of Ants Are In Your Home
The first thing you need to do is figure out what type of ants are in your home. If possible, take a few pictures of the ants that are in your home. This will help you more accurately identify the ants. You can identify the type of ant yourself using the internet, or send the pictures to a local terminator. Many state universities also offer extension services that help you research and identify pests. This can help you target your strategy for removing the ants.
#2 Set Out Poison
Second, you are going to want to set up poison for the ants. You are going to want to put out bait that has poison in it. You may see a lot of ants when you first put out the bait; that is a good thing. That means that the ants are attracted to the bait and that they are picking it up and taking it back to their nests. Over time, the number of ants you see coming to the poison bait trap should decrease, until the ants are all gone.
#3 Don't Squish The Ants
Third, you shouldn't squish the ants. When you squish the ants, they can release a scent that attracts other ants. Also, if you set out bait that they have to carry about to their nests for it to be effective, you are defeating the purpose of the poisoning. If the ants are killed before they get back to the nest, you will only succeed in killing the ant that you can see instead of killing the entire nest.
#4 Clean Up The Ant Trails
Ants know where to go because when they walk somewhere, they leave behind a scent trail. This is how the other ants know where to go. To kill the scent trail, you are going to want to mix together a little vinegar with some water and spray that solution where you see the ants. Just regular soap is usually not enough to kill an ant's scent trail.
Implementing the four steps above should help you effectively fight your ant problem this summer and win your home back from the ants. For professional assistance, contact a pest control company like Be There Pest Control.