Get Rid of Ants

Have ants invaded your home? Ants are one of the most common pests found indoors. Outdoors, ants can spoil the picnic and mosquitoes will spoil the barbeque. They will search out a food and water source to further build their colony. These infestations can happen in businesses or residential homes. You’ll want to keep them out of the house for sanitary reasons and for your peace of mind. Look for professional pest control services in Minocqua WI to help with your ant infestation. There are hundreds of species of ants in the U.S.A., so it is important to know what type of ant you're dealing with and begin by identifying which type is in your home to affectively remove it.

Most varieties are quite harmless and even considered beneficial because they feed on fleas, termites, and other soft-bodied insects. Carpenter ants can destroy wood in your home, and ants such as the fire ant can set up camp in your yard, and can grow in number and pose a stinging danger to people and pets. Fire ants are aggressive pests that pose contamination risks and can inflict painful stings. Ants can carry disease, so they pose a health risk, they can destroy property, and they might even sting you if you come in contact with certain species.

Ants perform a vital role in nature, but they can quickly grow into an unwanted nuisance on any personal property. The biggest misunderstanding most homeowners have when treating ant problems is that they only need to focus on the ants they see. Ants often march one-by-one through the heart of the home while searching for crumbs left behind from dinner, sticky residue from liquid spills and overripe fruit sitting out on the countertop. By following the ants, you can figure out where the colony is, and that can help you get rid of the whole problem.

Believe it or not, the best way to stop ant infestations is through the simple activity of daily sweeping and vacuuming. Cedar and other essential oils, as well as lemon, will lead the ants away. In addition, it can be helpful to take food-related trash out daily and make sure that food storage areas are monitored closely for pest activity and kept clean and free of crumbs and spills.

Don’t put up with annoying pests for another day – contact us, so we can solve your pest problem as soon as possible. Calling in a pest control professional like Prompt Action Pest Control can help you find out how big the colony is and the best way to target them. Call toll-free (877) 877-6678 to shcedule an inspection.