When ants find their way into your house, it can be quite difficult getting rid of them. Ants, of course, do not travel alone and once they have located a food source, they zone in and do not forget to let all their fellow ants know exactly where to find the treats. In Passaic County, if you develop an ant problem, do not hesitate to call in the professional to eradicate the ants from the premises. Ant control experts will treat the inside and outside of your home so that the ants never again march through your kitchen in search of your food.
Treatment for ants
Once ants have entered your Passaic County home, all the sweeping and cleaning will not dissuade the ants from continuing to come inside in search of food. A pest professional will be able to address where the ants are coming from and even prevent them from coming into your yard altogether.
After eliminating the ants that are in your home, an ant control expert will begin treating the mounds that are outside of the house. Many times, the ants inside can be traced to a particular mound in the yard. Once the mound is eliminated, an experienced pest control technician will spray a barrier around the perimeter of the home, so the ants will never be close enough to find a new way into your Passaic County home.
Making sure no wood eating insects are on the property
When the pest professional inspects the home, they will make sure to identify the type of ants that are invading. By making sure the ants are not either carpenter ants or termites, which are sometimes confused with ants, you will at least be reassured that your home will not end up as insect food any time soon. If you see ants in your home and want to make sure they are not harmful to the structure of your house, here are some identification tips:
- Carpenter ants are large, black or brown ants. In some cases, the ants have red heads and thoraxes but black abdomens
- Carpenter ants and termites leave behind small piles of wood shavings or excrement resembling sawdust
- Carpenter ants and termites leave discarded wings on outdoor window sills before entering your home
- Termites have straight antennae, not elbowed or bent antennae like ants
- Ants have two sets of wings with the top set longer than the lower set, while termites have two sets the same length
- Both can cause severe damage to a home if left undiscovered
While ants are a nuisance and difficult to get rid of, they are mostly harmless. If you have a persistent ant problem or are not sure if you have carpenter ants or even termites, call Abarb Pest Services to inspect and treat your home for any insect that has invaded your property.
