Ants In Plymouth Homes: A Comprehensive Prevention And Control Guide
Ants are some of the most common pests to infest New England homes. But just because they are a familiar sight doesn't mean you need to live with them. If ants are marching through your home, garden, and other parts of your property, it is an excellent time to learn more about ant pest control in Plymouth.
This comprehensive guide will provide information on preventing and controlling these persistent insects. We'll start by exploring the life cycle of ants and how their colonies develop. This knowledge helps to explain how ants can become such a big problem in such a short amount of time and why they can be so difficult for homeowners to control.
People often dismiss ants as nuisance pests that eventually go away, but these relentless pests can cause many problems for your home and family. We'll explain more about the most common species that infest local homes and the potential threats they bring with them.
If you're like most people, you've already been attempting to control these insects with store-bought products marketed as ant control for homeowners, and you've likely seen that these products don't live up to their hype. Ant baits and sprays can help to eliminate a few workers, but if you are dealing with an infestation, these products aren't enough.
We'll also review why professional ant control in Plymouthis the best option for an ant infestation. Local companies like Combat pest control understand the problems families have with local pests. We have over 25 years of experience helping our neighbors keep their homes and families safe from troublesome pests.
Finally, we'll provide some simple, practical tips to help you prevent ants from returning. Proactive prevention is one of the best ways to keep ants and other pests out of your house. Continue reading to learn more about the best way to get rid of ants and how to keep them from coming back with the pros at Combat Pest Control.
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The Life Cycle Of Ants: How Ant Colonies Develop
Ant colonies develop in a few different ways, depending on the species. A carpenter ant colony, for example, begins when a new queen flies away from the old colony and finds a mate and a suitable nest location. This new queen then drops her wings, lays eggs, and tends to them while they mature.
This original brood goes through the stages of metamorphosis, transforming from egg to legless larvae, then pupating into adults. These first adults are all workers, and all worker ants are sterile females. They take over caring for immatures, tending to the nest, and foraging for food, and the queen's only job is laying new eggs.
After a few years, mature carpenter ant colonies can grow to tens of thousands of workers. At this point, the queen will begin producing winged reproductives, sometimes called swarmers or alates. If you see a carpenter ant with wings on your Plymouth property, this is a clear sign of a mature colony nearby and a new one forming soon.
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Ant Problems: Ants In The Home Can Be More Than A Nuisance
If you ask someone the first thought that comes to mind at the mention of ants, the answers might include frustrating, annoying, and a nuisance. But with most ants, you can add the word hazardous to the list.
Some ants in this area endanger your family's health, and others can damage the structure of your home. We'll briefly list some of the problems ants on your property or inside your home can cause and then explain more below:
- Pavement and sugar ants in your kitchen can contaminate food and surfaces.
- Black carpenter ants in your home can cause structural damage.
- Red fire ant bites and stings are painful and can result in an allergic reaction to venom for some people.
- An ant infestation can also attract other pests that prey on them.
Outdoors, ants travel through garbage, animal waste, and decaying matter and pick up pathogens. When they enter your home, they have the potential to spread dangerous germs and bacteria onto any food and surfaces they come in contact with.
Carpenter ants in your house are one of the most hazardous species. Unlike termites that eat the wood, these ants excavate it to create nesting galleries and tunnels. Over time, carpenter ants can weaken the structural integrity of your home.
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