Ant Identification & Prevention
What You Need To Know About Ants
Members of the family Formicidae and belonging to the order Hymenoptera, ants are eusocial insects, meaning they have labor divisions among their colonies, typically divided into workers, soldiers, and reproductive ants.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ants
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What are ants?
There are many different species of ants around the globe, and several are well-known as pest invaders. Ants that you need to look out for in most often include:
Pavement ants
Fire ants
Sugar ants
These ants can typically be distinguished by their size, coloration, behavior (whether they are aggressive and have stingers), and nesting habits. If you need help telling different ant species in Glendale apart, which is essential for targeting ant treatments, then reach out to H&N Pest Control for more information.
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Are ants dangerous?
Ants can be dangerous to both your health and your property. These pests may carry bacteria and pathogens from outdoors and spread them throughout interior areas, including food storage spaces, as they scavenge, increasing your chances of illness.
Furthermore, all ant species can bite, triggering allergic reactions in some, and be quite painful. And, in the case of fire ants, they can swarm, triggering anaphylaxis with their many stings even in those without preexisting allergy issues.
All ants can also cause property destruction. They may invade hidden areas, get into walls or electrical boxes, ruin utility lines, and swarm throughout your property, resulting in damages that may be expensive to repair.
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Signs of an ant infestation
You can look out for a few signs that may indicate an ant infestation is starting to take place on your property. These signs include:
Visual sightings of ants in either interior or exterior areas, most commonly in kitchen spaces, near trash cans, and around stored food.
Discarded soil around your property as a result of nesting or mounds that indicate ant nests.
Ant pathways around your property that produce scent trails that many ants will follow to and from food sources.
Noticing any of these signs on your property can indicate that it is time to contact the at H&N Pest Control for ant elimination assistance.
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How can I prevent an ant infestation?
If you want to prevent an ant infestation, you can take care to reduce factors around your property that may be attracting these pests or generally making your property hospitable to them. We give you some tips for this below:
Never leave out food or trash, as these are major ant attractants. Also, clean up food and drink spills immediately to stop the aroma from attracting ants.
Keep outdoor areas clear of long grass, overgrown foliage, debris, and woodpiles, as these make for prime ant hiding spots.
Seal cracks around your windows and doors to keep ants out. Also, invest in window and door screens and weatherstripping.
Fix leaks that may be contributing to moisture issues, as pools of excess water often attract ants.
Additionally, if you suspect that you have a major, active ant infestation, contact H&N Pest Control. Only pest professionals can help eradicate an ant infestation and reduce your risk of problems caused by these pests. Contact us today to learn more.
If you want to prevent an ant infestation, you can take care to reduce factors around your property that may be attracting these pests or generally making your property hospitable to them. We give you some tips for this below:
Never leave out food or trash, as these are major ant attractants. Also, clean up food and drink spills immediately to stop the aroma from attracting ants.
Keep outdoor areas clear of long grass, overgrown foliage, debris, and woodpiles, as these make for prime ant hiding spots.
Seal cracks around your windows and doors to keep ants out. Also, invest in window and door screens and weatherstripping.
Fix leaks that may be contributing to moisture issues, as pools of excess water often attract ants.
Additionally, if you suspect that you have a major, active ant infestation, contact H&N Pest Control. Only pest professionals can help eradicate an ant infestation and reduce your risk of problems caused by these pests. Contact us today to learn more.
