Preventing ants from entering your home involves adopting a few simple habits. Ants often invade homes in search of food, water or shelter. Effective ant pest control means understanding their behavior.
Keep things tidy
First, it’s important to focus on cleaning. It’s not about deep cleaning, but consistent daily habits. Wipe up crumbs after food preparation and clean any drips or splatters regularly. Ants are attracted to sugars and proteins, so ensure dishes are stored properly and food spills are promptly cleaned.
Seal food away from ants
Proper storage is also crucial. Store food in airtight containers, especially items like cookies, crackers and junk food. If you see ants in food prep or storage areas, it indicates those areas need better cleaning. Additionally, seal trash and take it out regularly to prevent ants from finding food remnants.
Check entry points
It’s also important to inspect your home for entry points. Ants can slip through tiny cracks and gaps in your foundation. Seal visible cracks, gaps under doors and around windows. Filling in small accesses where pipes and wires enter the home can significantly reduce ant entry routes.
Most ant prevention tips are easy to implement but may require habit changes. These changes can significantly reduce the attractiveness of your home to ants. You may need professional help with ant pest control. Contact Slug-A-Bug today at (321) 259-7844 for a free, no-obligation assessment.