Ants are so common on our properties because they provide easy access to food, water, and shelter. Things most likely to attract ants include:

• Open trash containers and compost bins

• Grill areas

• Leftover pet food

• Bare spots

• Yard debris

Ants are also attracted to moisture and damp soil. Leaky hoses, air-conditioners, and pipes provide them ants with the moisture they need to survive. 

Black ants, carpenter ants, and odorous house ants are common ants in our region. Black and odorous house ants are nuisance ants. While they don't cause significant harm to people or property, keeping them at bay is vital to stopping them from contaminating food and spreading bacteria. Carpenter ants are the most problematic in our homes because of the damage they cause by tunneling through and nesting inside structural wood.

Use these simpleant prevention tips to keep these insects from taking over your home. 

• Seal cracks in your home's exterior. Ants are tiny, so you must repair even the smallest cracks.

• Keep gutters clean, fix leaky pipes, and fill in low-lying areas to reduce excess moisture that attracts the attention of ants.

• In your home, vacuum regularly to get rid of stray crumbs.

• Practice proper food storage.

Ants are frustrating pests to control. As soon as you spot ants in your home, immediately contact us for the easy way to eliminate your property's ant infestation.