Local Ant Treatment

Appearance - Ants vary in size and color depending on the species. All ants have three distinct body parts (head, abdomen, and thorax), as well as two antennae.

Behavior - Ant infestations are hard to miss, with hundreds of little ants sprawling all over your sidewalk, yard or even inside your home. Most times, ant infestations also include mounds of anthills or obvious ant colonies within cracks in the sidewalk or near a window or door in your home.

While most ants pose no serious physical harm to people on your property, they can cause havoc to your plants, property, and home by existing and being in such mass quantities. Ants are not picky with their food which can range from plant nectar in your yard to any food crumbs left on your floors and in your cabinets.

This is why calling us for ant control would be the next step. We will be able to provide ant extermination to the area of your property where the ant colony is located and trace where the ants are coming from once they have entered your home, effectively eliminating the problem.

You may have an ant infestation for a multitude of reasons. If you have a lot of sidewalks with cracks near your home, ants may simply have wandered off from their newly acclaimed sidewalk colony and expanded territory into your yard. If you have a property with lots of loose dirt or sand, ants like to formulate colonies there due to the soil being easy to transport for colony formation.

Ants that come inside may have sniffed out something in your home such as an open box of cereal or some spilled sugar in a cabinet. An ant exterminator can determine where your ants are coming from and where they are headed. We can perform effective ant control and keep the infestation from taking over your property and home.

Ants enjoy traveling in packs of hundred or thousands. If you see one or two ants, most likely there are a hundred more waiting to take over your yard or home. Their excavating for ant colonies can make your yard look messy. Ants that have entered your food cabinets can cause costly damage to your groceries.

Also, ant problems are less likely to go away on their own without interior and exterior ant treatment.

Ensuring all food products are safely sealed and sealing up cracks in your home are first steps you can take to discourage further ant problems. Calling our professional ant extermination team can ensure that successful ant control takes place and that your home and property are ant free.

First, let's discuss how to spot an ant problem. Ants are actually some of the easiest pests to spot. They do not try to hide, and they are not nocturnal. If you see ants in your home, you likely have an ant problem.

Most likely ants have entered your home because they found food. Ants leave a trail of pheromones to lead their compatriots from the nest to a potential food source. That is why you are most likely to witness ants walking in a single file line towards some food. This is also why ants are most often found in kitchens and dining rooms. Look for ants in any location where food is present.

Most species of ant live outdoors. If you notice a lot of anthills in your yard, the probability of ants finding their way into your home is much greater. However, some, like carpenter ants, build nests in homes. These ant species can cause structural or other types of damage to your home. A professional can help you spot the signs of an ant infestation.

Once you see ants in your home, you can assume you have an ant problem. Then it is important to remove the ants as soon as possible. The following steps will help you get rid of the ants for good.

1. Use ant traps.
   Any box store will have ant traps. For small ant infestations, these may work. However, large ant problems should be dealt with by professionals. Additionally, you will need to constantly use the ant traps. They are not a permanent ant control solution.
2. Keep all food secured and counters clean.
   As already mentioned, most ant species enter homes looking for food. If they find food, they will leave a trail of pheromones. The best way to solve this issue is to remove the food the ants need. Keep your food secured in locking containers. Use a trash can with a locking lid. And always keep your counters, sinks, and floors clean.
3. Call in the professionals.
   Sometimes the ant problem is so big or persistent that nothing you can do will stop it. That is when it is time to call in the professionals. Professional pest control companies, like those found for you by GoLocal Pest Control, are efficient and effective. This ant control solution will be permanent. Just enter your zip code today and GoLocal will connect you with the best pest control services near you. For the best ant removal, you need to use GoLocal Pest Control.

Before you can prevent ants, you have to know why they are interested in your home. Ants, like all living things, need food and water. Most ants will make their nests outdoors. But they are not above coming into your home if there is easy food and water for them.

When one ant finds something interesting, it leaves a pheromone trail from the nest to that resource. This is why you will see ants walking too and from your home in a straight line. They are following that trail.

So, if you notice an ant infestation, you should immediately look for ready sources of food and water.

Because an ant's major concern is food and water, removing those resources is a great way to prevent ants. You don't want ants to figure out your home have interesting things. They are extremely hard to remove once an infestation has begun. Preventing them in the first place is the right way to go.

Here are a few of the best tips for preventing ants.

1. Keep all food in closed and locked containers.
   This includes trash cans. Keeping your food in lockable, plastic containers is a good prevention tip for many types of pests.
2. Fix all water leaks.
   Ants need water too. If your home has leaks, it is more likely to be attractive to ants. Common places with excess water include bathrooms and your kitchen.
3. Clean up crumbs.
   Ants are very small. Even if they don't have access to the food in your cupboards, they will happily take crumbs. Even crumbs will attract ants into your home. This is especially true for crumbs of sweets and pieces of bread. Keeping your home crumb-free is a good way to ensure ants do not invade.
4. Don't leave out pet food.
   If you have had ant problems in the past, it is a good idea to keep the pet food off the floor as well. Most pets can be made to eat on a schedule. This will ensure ants do not find the excess pet food in between feedings.
5. Put out Terro.
   Ant poison like Terro can help curb an ant infestation. However, you will need to leave it out at all times. Terro is not a permanent ant prevention strategy.
6. Contact a pest control company.
   To ensure no ants get into your home, you will need professional help. Use the database at GoLocal Pest Control to find the best ant exterminators in your area. We can help you keep those pesky ants out of your home. Just visit our website and you will have the names of the best pest removal companies at your fingertips in minutes.

All ant species look similar. However, there will be significant differences depending on the species of ant. There are over 12,000 ant species worldwide. In the United States alone there are 1,000 species of ant.

1,00 ant species may seem like a ridiculous number. It is, but the U.S. does not have the most ant species in the world. That honor goes to both Australia and Indonesia. Another important thing to keep in mind is that of those 1,000 ant species, only a few are pests. You will likely never experience the full 1,000 species of ant.

We do not have the space to describe every ant species in this post. In fact, we don't even have the space to describe the 1,000 species found in the United States. But, we can give you a general description of ants.

• Scientific Name: Formicidae
• Size: 0.08 inch to 1 inch
• Color: Primarily black, brown, yellow, or red
• Diet: Omnivores. They will eat leaves, seeds, nectar, and other small insects.

All ants have segmented bodies, six legs, and antennae. Their bodies consist of the abdomen, thorax, and head. There is a space between the abdomen and thorax. Ants also have mandibles, extensions near the ant's mouth that are used to hold and crush food, compound eyes, and sometimes a stinger.

Ants are social insects. They live in colonies that can number in the thousands. In the colonies, the ants are separated by a strict caste system. There is the queen, the workers, the reproductive males. Most of the ants that you will find in your home are workers. It is the workers' job to find food and bring it back to the colony. Workers are always female. This is the largest ant caste. The reproductive males and queen typically stay at home.

Most ant species prefer to make their nests outdoors. They will then venture into your home for food. Carpenter ants are a major exception to this rule. This ant species makes their nests in wood, such as that found in your home.

If you notice an ants in or near your home, you should contact an exterminator immediately. Ant species can be hard to tell apart. None are particularly dangerous to humasn, but some species can cause significant damage. Plus, ants are great at contaminating food. If you identify ants on your property, use the database at GoLocal Pest Control to find the best ant removal company in your area.

First things first, you need to know what to look for in an ant exterminator. All exterminators have specialties, and you want to ensure that the company you choose specializes in ants. Obviously, you can just ask them this, but there are other ways to gauge their expertise in ant removal.

Here is a list of questions to ask all potential ant exterminators.

1. What does your treatment process look like for ants?
2. What products do you use?
3. Who are your technicians and what is their experience with ants?
4. How long has your company been in business?
5. Do you offer a warranty for your services?

You should be able to find the answers to these questions on the company's website. But it is also a good idea to call and set up a meeting to learn more about the company before you hire them. The best pest control companies should also provide a free consultation and estimate for your ant infestation.

Most ant exterminators follow similar protocols when treating ants. You can discuss their exact process with your technician. Below is the general process most ant exterminators use.

1. Begin with an investigation that determines the type of ant involved, their locations, and their entrance points.
2. Determine the severity of the ant problem.
3. Treat the problem. This step usually involves pesticides and even home repairs to remove entrances points for the ants. You may be asked to make some behavioral changes as well.

So, how do you find a good ant exterminator? Your best bet is to look locally. Local pest control companies will understand the pests in your region and have lots of expertise in treating them. National exterminators may have popular names, but their service will be very impersonal. You want an exterminator that will work with you to ensure all the ants are removed.

In order to find the top ant removal companies in your area, you need to consider GoLocal Pest Control. Our database holds pre-screened, qualified, and quality pest control companies all over the country. Just put in your zip code, and you will receive a list of the best exterminators in your location. Our location finder gives you fast and accurate access to great ant removal services. We take the guesswork out of finding a great ant exterminator. Visit this page or contact us today to learn more.