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If you have environmental concerns about pest control products, we offer solutions that have fewer risks to humans and the environment. We can use organic / green products, or we can utilize the IPM method. With IPM, our first focus is prevention, and we begin by investigating where and why ants are entering your home or business and strategizing solutions. Things such as removing garbage more often or keeping basements or lower levels dry can be easy first steps to preventing ant invasions. We will seal cracks or holes where ants are getting into your home or business as part of prevention.
HOW TO GET RID OF ANTS IN YOUR HOME
Stop the stream of ants; contact Wolverine Pest Services.
Small, strong bugs called ants live in big groups that can have over a million members. Even
though they are small, they are super strong. They can carry things that are way heavier than
they are. Ants also have a really good sense of smell, and it is even better than a dogs! This
helps them find food or waste in places you might not think of. They can get in through tiny
spaces, so it can be hard to get them out once they are in your house or business.
What are ants?
What do ants typically look like?
● Bent antennae
● A slim area in the middle of their body
● Three body parts
● They also have chewing mouthparts.
Most ants are brown, black, yellow, or red. It is hard to tell what kind of ant it is just by looking at the color. To find out, you can read more about ant species, where they live, and if any of them can be found inside your house.
Common ant behaviors
The habits and tendencies of ants can vary, but some common actions amongst most species
are listed below.
● They consider themselves to be part of a whole and often manage tasks as a group
● Ants leave pheromones on surfaces and food that they touch, which is a signal to other
ants that an object in question is safe
● They pile food or other items together to build nests or other organized structures
● They don’t like to live in super icy climates like Antarctica, Greenland, and Iceland.
Otherwise, you can find ants literally anywhere else in the world.
● They usually eat sugary substances as well as plant sap and other small insects
● They carry whatever food they find back to their nests and can carry food or other
objects that are over 10 times their weight
Ants think of themselves as part of a big group. To treat them well, it helps to understand how
they think.
Types of Ants
Little black ants
Black ants are really tiny and usually black. They live in lots of places, but mostly near the ocean. They like to be outside from June to August. They build nests in places like woods, under rocks, or in rotting wood or walls inside or outside of buildings. Little black ants have pointy parts on their bodies that can hurt people, but they are too tiny to do any serious damage. They eat things like oils, meats, fruits, other bugs, and things that grow in gardens. Once these tiny ants have moved in, it can be difficult to get them to leave. To stop them from coming into your house, fill in any cracks or holes in the walls, keep firewood away from the house, and look around to see if there are any ant nests close to your home.
Carpenter ants
Carpenter ants are usually big–about half to almost three-quarters of an inch. Their heads look like hearts, and they can be red, brown, or black. Most of them don’t have wings, but the ones that hatch in the spring and summer, called flying carpenter ants, do. They eat sweet stuff,
nectar, and other bugs, like other kinds of ants.
Carpenter ants and termites are both small insects that like to live in damp wood. You can tell them apart by their antennae (carpenter ants have bent antennae and termites have straight antennae) and by the tunnels they make (carpenter ants make clean tunnels while termites
make messy tunnels). If they are around your home, they can cause damage by digging a lot of tunnels. To protect your home, you should inspect it for signs of activity and get rid of excess moisture.
Fire ants
The red imported fire ant can be recognized by its reddish brown or yellow color and its tiny size (1-5 mm). It lives in warm areas in Central and South America and in cooler climates in North America. It likes to eat poultry and planted grain. Fire ants can be mean. The worker ants have stingers and they can bite too if they need to besteady. If you don’t bother them, they won’t bother you. But if they do sting or bite you, the place where it happened might get infected if you scratch it.
Argentine ants
Argentine ants are famous for walking in a very long line. They can be found in the southern part of California. They are dark and tiny, about 3mm big. They go inside homes in search of warmth, food, and water, so you may find them in your kitchen or bathroom. They like sweet
things like eggs and yolks, syrups, juices, dead bugs, and gross stuff like poop and vomit. Argentine ants can join together to make giant colonies. These colonies can be mean to other bug types and be a problem if they come into your house. They don't sting, but they can bite. It doesn’t hurt much, though, because they are so small.
Signs of an ant Infestation
No matter what species you have around your home, there are some common signs of an ant infestation can include:
● Ant trails or lines of ants
● Ant mounds around your property
● Ants in your trees
● Groups of ants on your countertops enjoying discarded leftovers
Many kinds of ants can be a problem in homes. Some of them, like carpenter ants, can cause damage to the house. Fire ants can even hurt people. Pharaoh ants can spread diseases like salmonella and strep. If you have ants in your home, it can be very messy and make your food
unsafe. Here are some tips for getting rid of ant colonies and preventing them from coming back.
How do I get rid of ants in my house?
How to properly control an ant problem
There are some steps to take to stop ants from entering your home. We think everyone should use these tips, even if they get regular treatments.
● Place weather-stripping around windows and doors and door sweeps on exterior doors.
● Cut tree branches and overgrown vegetation away from the exterior of your house.
● Repair any openings in the foundation and exterior walls of your home.
● Remove fallen trees and tree stumps from your property.
● Rinse out jars and cans before placing them in recycling bins.
● Keep tight-fitting or locking lids on outdoor trash cans and compost bins.
Call for a FREE quote! (517) 999-5008 Ant Removal Pest control services. Ant removal can be unsettling. Our Ant Exterminator Pest Control Plan protects against them so you can enjoy every moment of the home you love.
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