Ants are known to infest homes by the thousands. They have high reproduction rates, making it difficult to get rid of an entire colony on your own. Their small bodies allow them to live in the dark and small crevices of your home, making eliminating them more challenging.
Complete ant control requires a multi-step plan. Our pros at McCary Pest Control have extensive experience devising and executing customized plans that eliminate and prevent ant infestations. Keep reading to learn the most effective strategies our ant removal experts use to keep Baldwyn homes free from ants.
Clear Signs Of An Ant Infestation In Your Home
Ants will do their best to stay out of sight. However, if they sense a food source nearby, they will venture away from their nest to retrieve the food. If there is plenty of food, the ant will leave a pheromone trail to let the other ants know how to find the food. If this happens, you will probably find a long line of ants walking in a single-file line through your home. You are also likely to see large groups of ants inside open food packages, around standing water, and near food crumbs and spills. You might notice a strange, musty odor from the ant’s pheromones if you have a large infestation.
Typically, only a few scout ants will leave their nest to go and look for food. If you only see one or two ants in your home, it doesn’t mean you don’t have an infestation. Only seeing a few ants is one of the most common signs our ant exterminators see when there is a severe infestation.
Are House Ants Typically Dangerous?
Ants are arguably one of the most underestimated home-invading pests our specialists deal with. However, if you see ants crawling over your food, you should know that before they got to your plate, they were likely crawling over dead carcasses, garbage, fecal matter, and other unsanitary objects. Most of the bacteria and harmful pathogens they walk through stick to their bodies and can fall off when they are near your food or in your kitchen.
Some diseases and illnesses ants spread to humans include streptococcus, staph infections, E. coli infections, and salmonellosis. A local ant control expert can inspect your home to ensure you are not at risk of catching these diseases inside your home.
Why DIY Ant Control Is A Waste Of Time And Money
Do-it-yourself ant control in Baldwyn is almost always ineffective. DIY solutions are designed to eliminate the ants you can see. However, as we know, most homeowners only see a small fraction of the problem. When you team up with a professional ant extermination company, the pros will be able to:
- Find hidden nests
- Correctly identify the types of ants in your home
- Use advanced treatments that aren’t available in stores
A professional will also typically schedule a follow-up after the initial treatment; this helps ensure that the elimination of any ant eggs or adult ants has occurred.
Professional Ant Control: Eliminate The Infestation
Professional ant control offers a variety of benefits you can’t get from a store-bought DIY solution. Call our professionals at McCary Pest Control today if you are looking for a quick and simple way to completely eradicate any ants from your Baldwyn home.