Homeowners’ Guide to

Ant

Extermination

Different species of ants are crawling over the world. And sometimes, it may seem like

they’re all gathering on a homeowner’s kitchen counter.

As a result, ants can become a source of annoyance, disgust, and alarm for

homeowners. Still, most homeowners don’t realize that these small pests also pose

health and home risks – from massive property damages to food contamination.

Identifying the villain

Homeowners can easily come up with the correct extermination process by identifying

what kind of ant thrives inside their home. While the procedure demands time and

patience, the result is worth the effort. Edge Pest Control recommends homeowners to

avoid using pesticides when determining the colony, as ants will just spread all over

the house.

down the nest Hunting

One of the best solutions to an ant problem is getting rid of their nest. Homeowners

should wipe them out as soon as possible, especially when they are dealing with

carpenter ants, which can do structural damage. These usually thrive in damp areas

such as attics, bathrooms, and exterior walls.

safe havens Eliminating

Once homeowners eliminate the ants in their property, they should take the necessary

maintenance steps to ensure ants will never come back. Maintaining a healthy lawn and

trimming back bushes, shrubs, and tree branches that brush against the property can

help avoid ants to reach homes. Given the difficulty of locating ant colonies and nests

inside the home, homeowners should also make sure that the walls and foundations

are free of moisture, which can drench wood and make it more attractive to ants.

Calling Edge Pest Control

Edge Pest Control knows how hard it is to deal with pests and the company wants to

help by offering the best solutions available. Since the company’s inception in 2008,

Edge Pest Control has been offering quality and professional residential and

commercial pest control services.

Getting rid of pests can be stressful for homeowners. Edge Pest

Control takes hassles and stress away by professionally

exterminating unwanted pests. From inspection to treatment, the

company’s goal is to make properties a safer and cleaner place.

Resources

http://www.edgepestcontrol.com/

http://www.edgepestcontrol.com/services/residential-pest-control/

http://www.pestworld.org/news-and-views/pest-articles/articles/ants-101/