No one wants to walk into their kitchen and find ants crawling across the counter, but that’s exactly what happens to thousands of homeowners every year. Fortunately, the steps you need to take to help you in preventing ants aren’t that complicated.
Stop Inviting Them In
Ants can easily find their way into your home. They may be looking for food or water. They may be looking to get out of the rain. No matter what they want, though, ant pest control starts with figuring out how they’re so easily getting into your home. Even the smallest gap or crack in your foundation will do it, so ant prevention starts with a solid outdoor inspection. Look around your siding and foundation. Seal any cracks or gaps you see. Don’t forget to take a closer look at the space under doors and around windows to help stop the spread of ants in your home. Even those tiny gaps where pipes and wiring enter your home could spell an invitation for ants, so don’t avoid sealing those as well.
Don’t Give Them Pantry Access
Preventing ants in your home, though, isn’t just about sealing things up. It’s also about keeping things clean. Make sure your kitchen or eating area is as clean as possible. Wipe up any crumbs you find after you prepare your food. Ensure drips and splatters are regularly cleaned, and wipe your stove down, too, as often you’ll slosh a bit of food out of a pan without ever really realizing it. Ants are most attracted to sugar and protein, so be aware of that when you clean. Store your food in sealed plastic containers to help deny the ants access to what you already have on hand. You may also want to purchase a trash can with a lid to help further prevent the ants from gaining access to your space.
Ants in your home, even after you’ve tried these ant prevention techniques, can be frustrating. Learn more about how we can help when you give us a call today.