When it comes to pests terrorizing and invading your homes, one of the most common enemies is ants! They may be small, but they are extremely bothersome. They populate exponentially and are hard to eradicate. Ants get into everything whether it be your kitchen, your food, or your bathroom. If you are searching for how to get rid of ants, you have come to the right place!
Different Kinds Of Ants
There are nearly 10,000 different species of ants around the world and over 100 different species in Canada! They come in all shapes imaginable. Regardless of how fascinating ants can be, no one wants them in or around their home.
There are plenty of ant species in Canada. The most common ants that cause structural damage to homes are black carpenter ants, pharaoh ants, and pavement ants. Black carpenter ants are usually dark brown or black with long legs. These guys can move quickly when searching out food sources. Pharaoh ants are another type of ant that can be a nuisance and annoy people. They’re tiny and like to live in your walls or cracks and crevices in your house.
You may not even know they are there until you find out they’ve been invading places such as kitchen cabinets, cereal boxes, bathroom counters, etc! Pavement ants are very common and typically found in the southern regions of Canada. They can also tunnel through pavement, hence their name! If you see small mounds of pebbles outside your home, you may have pavement ants nearby.
Rarely do you find a lone ant traveling by itself. They almost always congregate in large groups. Identifying the type of ant that is invading your home is the first step to getting rid of them. Be sure to reach out to V Pest Control Canada for help!
How Do Ants Get Into My Home?
There are a few ways that ants can get into your home. Because ants are very small in size, they can get into your home through gaps in your foundation, cracks in walls, windows, doorways, underneath your flooring, and many other ways. They are attracted to moisture, sugar, and food thus making your home the ideal place for them.
They can burrow their way in, fly in through an open window or door, or hitch a ride on something that you bring inside. Once they’re in, they can be difficult to get rid of! Our technicians at V Pest Control are experts at identifying entry points of ants and then sealing them up so ants can no longer gain access to your home!
Ants In The Kitchen
The most common place to find ants is in your kitchen. They can be attracted to a wide variety of food items, even soda! Once you have an ant problem, it’s only a matter of time until they start inviting their friends and family too. When that happens, you’ve got yourself an infestation on your hands!
How Can I Keep Ants Out?
Prevention is key when it comes to getting rid of ants. Walking around with open doors and windows will make your home more attractive to these pests. Keeping all food sources sealed up tight will help too. If you do suspect or discover ants in or around your home or business, contact us right away We’ll send one of our technicians to come take a look and create a customized plan for your home.
