Why Are Ants Coming Into My Home?
Ants will gravitate to pretty much any food source, especially foods that contain sugar. If you have food sitting out on your countertops in open containers or food particles and crumbs around your kitchen, ants can sense it and will come into your home. They can also detect trace amounts of sugar you may not be aware of. For instance, ants will find any sugary residue you leave behind after wiping up a spill from a sugary drink.
Ants are also attracted to moist areas. If your basement or bathroom is constantly damp, it will attract ants.
Should I Worry If I Have Ants In My House?
Ants in The Villages can cause a lot of problems in your home. They are unclean bugs that spend their days crawling over disgusting surfaces riddled with bacteria and germs. If they crawl over your food, dishes, silverware, and other food preparation surfaces, they could pass the bacteria and diseases to you. Some of the illnesses that you could catch from an ant infestation include:
- Salmonellosis
- Streptococcus
- Staph infection
- E. coli infection
- Clostridium
- Shigellosis
Carpenter ants are commonly found in this area and are capable of causing structural damage to your home and other wooden structures. People in The Villages also frequently spot fire ants. These ants can sting and bite you at almost the same time. Some people are allergic to fire ant stings and can develop a severe reaction.
Why It Is So Difficult To Get Rid Of Ants On Your Own
It can be extremely difficult to get rid of ants on your own. The main reason for this is that ants live in extremely large colonies. One ant colony can have several thousand ants. It can be almost impossible for the average person to try and eliminate a large colony on their own. Even if they can find the ant nest in their home and destroy it, there is a good chance that some members of the colony will be out looking for food and will survive to revive the infestation.
Another reason why do-it-yourself ant control solutions fail is that not all pesticides are created equal. Most of the pesticides sold in stores are one-size-fits-all solutions. However, every ant infestation is different. Therefore, every ant infestation should have a unique solution.
Contact The Pros At The First Sign Of Ants In Your Home
Ants tend to travel and live in large groups. If you see one ant in your home, there is a good chance there are several more hiding nearby.
If you live in The Villages and have an ant problem in your or around your home, do not hesitate to contact us today. At Bertram Pest Solutions, we have over two decades of experience in the pest control industry and know how to get rid of the ants in your home and keep them from coming back in the future. Give us a call today for a free estimate!