Household Ants

Some ants are truly destructive, such as fire ants and carpenter ants. Then there are ants that live outdoors but troop inside regularly for food. Pharaoh ants never go outside. Other common ants are the odorous house ant, the Argentine ant, and the thief ant. All ants, destructive or not, share one trait in common: They’re unsightly and contaminate food. You definitely want to get rid of these pests quickly.

So, how do you manage these anti-social pests? The first step is proper identification. There are as many ways to treat ants, as there are species, because some ants eat grease, others prefer seeds, or feed on other insects or leftovers from dinner, proper identification is most critical in making a determination of which treatment is required.
Many homeowners would rather not spend a lot of time and money determining which ant is invading their home. For them, the most effective solution is to call Integrity Pest Management, Inc. for accurate identification and help in managing them.

Ant management requires diligent effort and the combined use of mechanical, cultural, sanitation and, often, chemical methods of control. Among our tips:

To keep ants out of buildings, caulk cracks and crevices around foundations that allow entry from outside.

Indoors, eliminate cracks and crevices wherever possible, especially in kitchens and other food-preparation and storage areas.

Store sugar, syrup, honey and other sweets in closed containers that have been washed to remove residues from their exterior surfaces.

Rinse out empty soft-drink containers and remove them from the building. Thoroughly clean up grease and spills. Take kitchen waste out daily when ants are a problem indoors.

Look for indoor nesting sites, such as potted plants. If ants are found there, remove the plants and containers from the building.

The effectiveness of our baits varies with the ant species; bait materials and the availability of alternative food sources and once applied, the ants should be controlled for about a month, depending on the species and severity of the infestation.

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You need to call someone with Integrity!