As the weather warms and the flowers bloom, spring pests are on the rise all across Kansas. The most common spring pests you’ll likely encounter in your home are ants. While common ants are relatively harmless, you still don’t want them in your home. Some types of ants can be more harmful, like fire ants, or damaging, like carpenter ants. To avoid these uninvited guests in your home, now is the time to batten down the hatches and start preparing your fortifications for ant prevention!
Why Ants are a Bigger Issue in the Spring
You may notice ants becoming more of a problem in the springtime. Why? Ants are the most active in the spring as the weather warms up, and they prepare to move their colony somewhere new. While they require very little food and hibernate in the cold winter months, spring is a time for ant colonies to flourish. But you don’t want that flourishing to happen in your home!
Spring ant behavior is characterized by the hunt for two essential resources: warm shelter at night and plenty of food to eat. Unfortunately, human homes tend to check both boxes. Whether they’re looking for cover from spring rains or warmth on chilly early spring nights, if an ant enters your home and finds food to eat, their colony will follow, and you could quickly have an infestation on your hands.
What to Do If You Notice an Infection
Ants are persistent pests that can quickly take over your home. While a clean environment can help deter them, the most effective way to combat ants is with professional pest control services.
Why Choose Advantage Termite and Pest Control?
While maintaining a clean home and addressing potential entry points can help deter ants, professional pest control offers several advantages. Professional pest control companies are strategists. They will inspect your home to locate the entry points and the nest itself. Using targeted treatments and long-lasting repellents, they’ll eliminate the entire colony preventing future armies from marching in. Below are three reasons why you should call in the professionals at Advantage Termite and Pest Control.
Expertise and Experience:
Our technicians possess the knowledge and experience to identify different ant species and understand their behavior. This allows them to develop a targeted treatment plan that is most effective for the specific ant problem you are facing.
Safety:
Many DIY control products contain elements that can be harmful if not used correctly. Our professionals are trained in the safe handling and application of pest control products, minimizing any potential risks to your family and pets.
Peace of Mind and Proactive Prevention:
Partnering with Advantage Termite and Pest Control offers peace of mind knowing your home is proactively protected against ants and other common pests. Our comprehensive approach not only eliminates existing infestations, but also creates a long-lasting barrier that discourages future problems. This allows you to enjoy your home without constant worry of ant infections.
Gain the Upper Hand on Springtime Adversaries
As pests seem to come out of the woodwork this spring and summer, don’t let your household be on their list of places to conquer! Advantage Termite and Pest Control is just the comrade you need to guarantee you win every battle before it ever begins, ensuring your home is properly fortified against invasion. And if you already have an infestation on your hands, call us at first sight — we do it right!
