Pavement ants, as their name would suggest, like to nest under slabs of pavement. As they dig, they leave recognizable piles of dirt between stones. Ants may be seen going in and out of their openings, carrying materials and bits of food. Ants are some of the most organized creatures out there. Every member of a colony plays a role that contributes to the group’s survival. Though pavement ants originated from Europe, these bugs quickly adapted to the North American landscape. Sometimes, they infest our homes. Call us for comprehensive ant control in Oakville if you are struggling with an ant problem.
Pavement ants are brown to black ants that measure up to 3mm long. They have 2 antennae, 6 legs, and extremely narrow waists, with heads and abdomens that bulge outward. Though usually found outside around sidewalks and driveways, these ants will sometimes infest the interiors of homes that are constructed on concrete slabs. This happens especially at the end of the summer season when temperatures drop. Ants feed on a variety of foods, such as sweet nectars, fruit, grease, and dead insects. Kitchens are susceptible to getting ants thanks to their dirty floors and countertops. Ants can smell the food and come looking for it.
Ants get into the house via the floorboards, interior slabs, windows, and bottoms of doors. Once indoors, they usually nest in the floor or somewhere in the walls. When getting rid of ants, it is important that you be thorough because it only takes a few ants for the colony to survive. One of the most effective things you can do is use a bait that will reach the colony’s queen. So, look for ant traps with this mechanism. Ants will carry the bait from the traps to their queen. Place these traps in areas where you have seen ants. Within a few days, the colony should be eradicated.
Contact a Professional for Help
Some cases are more severe than others. If you feel like the ants are not going away, try hiring a professional for help. A licensed pest control technician can determine the colony’s exact location, the species involved, and the causes of the infestation. He or she will have specialized insecticides that will work wonders. Many treatments provide a lasting effect that will keep you ant-free for several weeks to come. Having determined the causes of the infestation, the technician can also help you address them, so this doesn’t happen again. This may involve the sealing of baseboards or a hygiene program that keeps pests out.
Ants are a nuisance that spread germs throughout the house. It is important that you have them removed quickly and effectively. Contact us if you are worried about the ants in your home. We offer safe, effective, and affordable ant control solutions. No matter how stubborn or severe the infestation may be, we can help. Our technicians are trained and experienced in getting rid of ants. We use insecticides that have been specially formulated and updated to get rid of all ant problems. Call us if you have any questions or if you’d like to book an inspection.