Ants - Everything You Need to Know
Common Species
Fire Ants – When it comes to appearance, these ants are quite noticeable. Along with black thoraxes, their whole body is bright red. Fire ant’s bite can burn like hell and can lead to redness and irritation. This ant species is controlled by Biosecurity Queensland.
Risks of Ant Infestation
Ants don’t really carry diseases. So, an ant’s bite won’t lead to severe health complications. However, an ant infestation can lead to other issues. For instance, you don’t really know where they have been marching outside. So, it would be best to keep them away from your food products.
Here are some of the most potential risks related to ant infestations:
Food Spoilage – The biggest issue with an ant infestation is that they can spoil your food items. They can build a nest around food that is left out or open food items.
Appliance Damage – If a colony of ants is unable to find food, they can eat the internal wiring of your appliances. Plus, they can also destroy your wooden products by making a nest in them.
Property Damage – Ants can make multiple entry points in your home, causing significant damage. If left unchecked, ants can cost you thousands of dollars in property damage. For instance, termites and white ants are known to cause millions of dollars in property damage annually.
Health Issues – While ants can disturb your mental health, their bite can also cause severe pain and itching.
Signs of Ant Infestation
Some Interesting Facts About Ants
Ants are generally social insects. They live in intermingling, cooperative colonies. Depending on the species, their colonies may vary in size from dozens to millions of members. Within a colony, each member has a certain function to person.
Each colony contains a queen whose primary function is to lay eggs and produce more ants. Colonies also contain worker ants who care for and feed the queen and developing brood. The most interesting fact about ants is that they leave invisible odour ant trails, which worker ants follow between the nest and food.
Ant Control Treatments – Step-By-Step Guide
So, your house has been infested by a colony of ants – what should you do?
Well, there are multiple methods that pest control technicians use for ant control. To solve your ant problem, you can use low-impact approaches, such as home cleaning, non-toxic prevention, and removal of ants by window cleaner and soapy water solution.
For professional ant treatment, you can follow ant control tips and pesticides. Remember, ant bites can lead to several issues. Therefore, you should get rid of an ant infestation as soon as possible.
Further below is a complete step-by-step guide to control the entire colony of ants and protect yourself from painful sting.
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1. Find The Hiding Spot
Mostly, these insects infest your kitchens. This is because the kitchen contains everything the ant colony needs to survive, including water and food. Besides the kitchen, they can also invade your basements, living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, heating units as well as air conditioning vents.
2. Eliminate Water and Food Sources
If you think you are dealing with an ant infestation, you should reduce the food spills immediately. Ants need food to survive. So, if they don’t get anything from your home, they will automatically migrate to another place.
Plus, you should also reduce the standing water and moisture around your home. You can repair leaky pipes and use a dehumidifier in attics, crawl spaces, and damp basements.
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3. Keep an Eye On Your Pets
Dogs and cats can unintentionally invite ants into your house. Besides ants, their water and food bowls can attract several other pests as well. Therefore, you should pay close attention to your pet’s activities.
Keep their food bowl clean and empty. Try to clean up the water or any spilled food promptly. If your little furball was outside, make sure they are not leaving a dirt trail in your home.
4. Block Off Access Points
Ants are extremely small. They can enter into even the tiniest openings. Therefore, it is nearly impossible to keep them away from your home.
They can easily invade roof voids, electrical equipment, as well as wall cavities. To avoid allergic reactions and painful stings, we suggest investing your time and blocking off as much as access points as possible.
5. Get Professional Help
Different species require different ant treatments. Therefore, it would be best to get professional help. The pest control industry has a lot to offer if only you know where to look!
When it comes to solving ant problems, EPM pest control is one of the best pest control Brisbane available out there. Our friendly team contains a highly educated staff with impressive experience in ant management. We can solve ant issues from the sunshine coast to the gold coast: from small to large colonies.
We offer multiple environmentally friendly ant control treatment options. Furthermore, we also offer a free quote and can visit your home multiple times to finish the treatment based on your expectations and keep your property ant free!
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