Ant Infestation: What Causes It and How To Deal With It
An “infestation” is defined as an unwelcome or undesirable presence of ants in one’s home or apartment. Which can be a huge problem if you are living in the United States, seeing as how there are over 12,000 species of ants. And other than a few species, most ants are allies to spiders, and perform a number of beneficial roles in nature. However, once they have made their way into your home, it can be difficult to eradicate them on your own — as it is often too late for this by the time you realize you have an infestation. The article below explores ant infestations – what causes them and how to deal with them.
What Causes Ant Infestation
Ant infestations are common in the home, and they can be problematic for homeowners who are trying to keep their property clean. The reason that ants tend to infest homes is because they have a tendency to find food sources and water sources.
This is why it is so important to make sure that you are keeping your home clean and free of any food sources or water sources that might attract ants. Ants will also travel if there are cracks in your foundation or if there are holes in your siding.
Ants like to live in moist places, so if you have a moist area near your house, then this can cause an ant problem as well. You should check for cracks and holes around your foundation and then seal them up with caulking or cement. You should also make sure that there are no leaks under sinks or drains where water may collect in order to avoid attracting ants into your home.
When Ants Make A Home
In the spring, ants will begin to build their nests. The queen ant leaves her winter home and finds a suitable place to build her new colony. She lays eggs and begins to lay more eggs while the male ants die off. Once the queen has laid enough eggs, she dies, leaving behind only her young. Soon after that, the first worker ants emerge from their cocoons. They are sterile females who will take care of the queen’s offspring until they can take care of themselves. These ants are not very strong; they cannot even lift their own weight! However, they are very intelligent and know that it is their job to protect the colony from outside dangers like predators and other insects. They also collect food for themselves and other ants in order to keep the colony alive during its early stages of development.
How to Deal With Ant Infestations
If you’re dealing with an ant infestation, you can use a few different methods to get rid of them. The first step is to identify the type of ants you have.
Once you know what kind of ants are in your home, there are several ways to deal with them. If they’re just passing through and not staying long-term, try placing cinnamon around the area where they’re coming into your house. The cinnamon will repel them and they’ll move on.
If they’ve already taken up residence in your home and don’t appear to be planning on leaving anytime soon, try spraying them with vinegar or borax mixed with water. This will kill most ants within 24 hours.
If the ants still persist after trying these methods, contact a professional exterminator such as BugFlip and We’ll be able to get rid of all the ants once and for all!
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