Ants can get into almost anything - and frequently do - especially if the weather turns very hot or very wet as it has done during...
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They paraded into the pantry, inundated the bathroom and marched their way under the covers and into bed. The six-legged pests even turned up frozen in the middle of ice cubes.
Attacking everything, ants can very nearly take over your home and your life. Most people know a good ant-invasion tale. But this year there are more combat stories than usual.
It's thought that the wet weather this summer has forced many ant colonies to seek refuge indoors. Once that happens, good luck with the fight, as these insects strike in large numbers. For every highway of ants you see marching in your kitchen, there are tens of thousands in the nest, typically outside under the soil.
Even clean houses are not immune to an ant invasion. Ants are crafty creatures and can find their way into everything, including cereal, pet food and sugar – they can even invade your refridgerator.
Ants are the nation's Number One pest, with pest control companies called to exterminate ants more than any other household pest, including cockroaches. The majority of ants that invade homes are black garden ants, which, for the most part, live in colonies in our gardens. However, our habitats often overlap especially when the weather gets hot or wet.
Since an interior infestation is likely to have resulted from outdoor populations, you should expect a thorough inspection of the surrounding environment by your pest control technician, and a strategy should be put in place to prevent reinfestation of your home or office.
If you do have an ant infestation, it is important to remember that ants serve a vital function out of doors.They aerate the soil, break down organic matter and control the population of other insects, so your goal should not be to destroy them altogether, just to control them and keep them out of your home.
Article provided by SDA Pest Control