Ants
Why do I have Ants?
CHEMICAL TRAILS
The Journey starts with Ants using pheromone trails.
Scouts are sent out to forage for food and once food is found lead other ants to the food source.
The more ants following a trail the stronger the pheromones.
Try this: Clean up the trail by using a 1 to 1 solution of water and vinegar. Remove the ants first, then spray to get rid of the pheromones!
fOOD SOURCES
Ants like humans need food. They also have a sweet tooth!
Sugars being calorie dense are a great food source for ants but they also like greasy foods, proteins and fats.
A full sweep for food sources with any ant-infested areas and a water/vinegar spray should remove them from the areas.
Try this: Ensure you have a well functioning vacuum and make a full sweep of your home to remove as much crumbs/food as possible.
If you think they're underneath the carpet try a carpet cleaner with hot water.
EnvIRONMENTAL/STRUCTURAL ISSUES
Changes in weather or habitat can drive Ants indoors.
For example, heavy rain might push them to seek drier environments(like your home!).
While seasonal shifts can lead them to forage for food more aggressively.
Cracks or gaps in your home’s foundation, walls, or windows can provide entry points for ants.
Try this: Check your home for cracks/vulnerabilities and seal them with caulk, hot glue also works as a temporary solution.
Can I Do It Myself?
It depends. How long can you put up with ants?
DIY Solutions are not for everyone. While most people usually do try DIY methods unfortunately over the counter sprays are just not that effective.
After all, they're built that way! A low dosage of your average home depot spray is meant to keep you in a loop of buying due to their low residual, an inexperience in application, the ant species resistance to the chemical and a lucky shot at ever reaching the nest.
Of course, that doesn't mean DIY doesn't work but what usually happens is the Ants have better food sources outside rather than inside and you just don't see them.
P.S. Don't fall for the loop of buying sprays. Sometimes people spend up to 4x the cost of a one time spray trying to DIY the problem for months at a time.
When to call a professional?
If you've spent more than $100 trying to DIY, you've already spent too much!
Depending on the type of service or if you can strike a killer deal. Some services in 2024 possibly might be as low as $150 but usually ranging from $250-$350+.
Large or Recurring Infestations: Often times this means that pests have long since found a way to not only enter your home but thrive in your home unseen until something brings them out.
Ant Prevention: If you want to get ahead of Ants invading your home your best solution is a recurring membership protecting you year-round or a strategic One-Time spray every 4-6 months.
When do you need a customized solution?
Due to various factors such as food sources, entry points, plumbing issues. etc. A Professional can let you know why, when and how they enter the home, solving all those problems in one go.
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