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When spring comes, it’s great to open the windows. Fresh air fills the house after a long winter. Springtime, open windows, and a few other factors can lead to ant infestations in your Ashland City home.
Ant infestations are a common problem in Ashland City. Still, ants can be very annoying and even dangerous. To avoid an infestation this spring, prepare early! With a little work now, you can prevent an ant infestation later.
What seasons are ants most active?
Ants are pests that are most active during the spring and summer months. As the temperature starts to cool off in fall, ants go into diapause. Diapause is like hibernation, but it's a pause in development. Hibernation, on the other hand, slows down metabolism. Ants will stay in diapause through the winter, then become active again when the temperature begins to warm up in the spring.
Several things contribute to the increase in ant activity in the spring and summer. Warmer temperatures play a big role in ant activity. Also, more food and available water help ants stay active. Spring and summer are when ants breed. This means more ants and more activity as their numbers grow.
Why do ants come inside in the spring?
As soon as ants become active in the spring, they get back to their work of surviving. Ants live in colonies. Within those colonies, every ant has a job. There can be one queen or several that are responsible for laying eggs. Male ants are only responsible for reproduction. The rest of the ants are non-reproductive females that are either soldiers or workers. Most are workers, with one of their jobs being to find food for everyone in the colony.
Ants are foragers. They will travel around looking for food sources to bring back to their nest. As they forage around, ants often find their way into homes. Ants find plenty of food in most homes. They come back often for it. They also tell other worker ants where to find it.
There are other factors that may also bring ants into your Ashland City home this spring. Ants might come inside when it’s very wet, dry, hot, or cold. They seek comfort from extreme weather. They may also move indoors while looking for a water source.
How do you prevent springtime ants in Ashland City?
Keeping ants out of your house can be difficult. They are so small that it is easy for them to exploit even the tiniest openings in order to get inside. However, there are several practical things you can do to make it less likely for ants to end up in your Ashland City home this spring.
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Seal gaps, cracks, and entry points into your house, no matter how small.
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Eliminate moisture and standing water, both outside and inside your house.
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Store all food in airtight containers.
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Clean your house, especially your kitchen, regularly to remove food particles, spills, and other messes.
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Remove your trash regularly.
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Store outdoor garbage bins away from your house and keep them covered with tightly fitting lids.
How can I stop an ant invasion?
Finding ants in your house can be incredibly frustrating. As soon as one shows up, dozens seem to start coming out of nowhere. Not only is this frustrating, it can also be dangerous. Ants can contaminate your food and some can damage your house.
Stopping an ant invasion requires the help of professionals. Simply squishing the ones you see won’t get at the root of the problem, but professional pest control will. DIY ant treatments can slow the problem for a bit, but professional ant control aims to get rid of it completely. All-American Pest Control will target your ant problem at its source to eliminate the colony. This not only stops the current ant activity in your home, but also prevents new infestations.
What is the best natural way to keep ants away?
A quick Google search will offer dozens of suggestions about natural ways to keep ants away from your Ashland City home. These suggestions rarely do more than temporarily repel ants, but if you want to try them, it won’t hurt. Your best bet is to combine these natural methods with professional pest control for long-term ant protection.
Some of the most common natural ant repellents include:
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Vinegar
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Peppermint
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Diatomaceous earth
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Pepper
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Citrus
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Coffee grounds
Contact All-American for Effective Ant Control This Spring
It might be tempting to save money by getting rid of ants yourself, but you could end up facing the problem again. For the best ant control this spring, reach out to All-American. Their ant and pest control really works.
Our services are available to take care of active pests and to prevent future problems. Get ahead of spring pests, including ants, by calling All-American Pest Control today. Our local experts have been solving Ashland City’s pest problems for over 60 years.
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