What are Ants?

Ants are extremely intelligent and capable creatures. Though they are harmless, they can be a nuisance if they get into your home or business. Their complex and cooperative societies allow them to survive and thrive in conditions that we would find difficult. Here are some interesting facts about this small but amazing pest that you might be interested in learning more about.

Signs of an Ant Infestation

If you’ve noticed a few ants scurrying around on the floor, they might be taking a look around. They could, however, be a sign of a larger ant infestation. Here are three tell-tale signs that you have an ant infestation on your property. Because ants are most active after sundown, keep an eye out for signs of ant activity during these hours.

  • Live Ants – If you notice a large number of live ants, you may have a problem. If you find them in your kitchen or other areas where you prepare food, you must act quickly.
  • Ant Pathways – Another sign is the presence of ant trails in and out of your home or business. Some ant species will leave a pheromone trail leading to a food source. Other ants from the colony follow this trail to the food source.
  • Ant Nest – A nest site can take the form of a small pile of soil or dirt. Some ant species prefer to live in walls or other quiet, dark places, making them more difficult to find.

Common Ant Species

Although there are many do-it-yourself ant control products on the market, an effective control requires a professional pest control service to manage the infestation and minimize recurrence. Our service technicians are familiar with the habits of various types of ants and can provide discreet and targeted ant control.

Our ant control treatment and solutions at M.G.Brondial Pest Control are designed for both domestic and commercial customers, regardless of the size of the infestation.

If you are concerned that you may be at risk of an ant infestation, you can take some preventative ant deterrent measures. The list below will assist you in reducing the risk of ant infestation in your home or business.

The majority of ants enter your kitchen in search of food. Ants are drawn to anything sweet and sticky, which is why you’ll usually find them in kitchen cupboards or areas where food is stored. To keep ants at bay, keep the following in mind:

  • Organize
  • Clean up
  • Keep your food safe.