What Attracts Ants To Our Homes?
What attracts ants to our homes? Ants love discarded food that no one is bothering with, like garbage bins and spilled messes. They especially love greasy or sugary foods but tend not to discriminate if food of any kind is available.
Ants may be small, but they can indicate bigger pest problems. Ants are very tough to get rid of simply because they are so small and can colonize inside your walls or in very hard-to-get-to places. The ants themselves can also attract other bugs that want to eat them! You do not want this pest food chain to get out of hand in YOUR home.
Having trouble with ants? Call us today at (757) 204-4523 to schedule your free home pest inspection. At Priority Pest Services, we are your best pick in Hampton Roads, Virginia to take care of your home ant problem.
Eliminate Food & Water That Attracts Ants
An ample supply of food and water is what attracts ants. Their needs are basic, but they sometimes end up relying on us humans for their food, water and shelter. There are plenty of ants outdoors, but the lines of ants trailing along your kitchen counter or across the floor to the trash can will get on your nerves fast.
Ants need moisture to survive. If there is a leak near faucets or pipes, the surrounding wood will be nice and damp – perfect for ants to thrive. Make sure there are no small puddles collecting in bathroom, laundry and kitchen areas. This can lead not only to ants moving in, but wet rotting wood is not a great idea for the structure of your home to be sound and healthy. As there are different kinds of ants, there are many different attractants in our homes that could cause ants to want to move in.
Take Action To Stop What Attracts Ants
At Priority Pest Services, we offer a free home inspection for ants, moisture, and any other pests or home repair, as the situation warrants. When you call us, you get the dual insight of both a professional pest control expert and a licensed Class A Contractor.
At Priority Pest Services, we take care of both jobs to save you time and money, and to assure that repairs are done in a way that deters future pests while reinforcing the ability to keep your home safe and in proper working condition. Call us today at (757) 204-4523 to schedule a free home, pest and moisture inspection!
