Pests may vary in shape and sizes but they all can easily wreak havoc on your home or business. Usually they can sneak into buildings undetected. It may take a strange smell or a hole in the wall weeks or months later for you to realize that there is an issue. Pests can cause danger to your infrastructure, work, health, and kids. It is extremely important for you to have a reliable pest control company that is committed to helping you and seeks to remove pests in the most efficient way possible. You’ll need this because once your home is cleared of pests you can take the steps needed to ensure that they don’t invade your home again.
During the summer months, one of the most common pests that you will see are household ants. Household ants love and prosper in the warm weather. Because they are so small, they are able to seamlessly gain access into your house via underground or mounds. Don’t let their size fool you. A household ant infestation can cause serious harm to your house.
Ants have a well-run hierarchy led by the Queen ant. The Queen ant is mainly responsible for reproducing to ensure that the ant civilization continues to live on. Male ants don’t figure into the picture because they die after mating. Below the Queen ant in the ant hierarchy, are the working ants. Working household ants are responsible for trying to find food. Ants usually stay in a pack and then send the working ants out to do their job. Experts refer to these packs as colony’s. Make sure to keep a keen eye on where the ants are coming from, if you are able to identify that.
The best way to protect yourself from household ants invading your home, is to stay ahead of it. Once the seal is broken, they have free reign on your house. If there is a problem, it’s not worth trying to do it by yourself. Your best bet is to get in touch with NW Pest and set up an in-home inspection. We offer the best household ant removal service for Boston and surrounding areas. We will make sure to find the root of the problem and completely eliminate the issue. Once we are on the case you can be sure the job will be completed as quickly as possible. We look forward to building a long lasting relationship with you so we can continue to meet your pest control needs for years to come.