In warm weather, ants have a tendency to crawl all over food, rubbish and trash cans. The appearance of these tiny insects is both frustrating and messy. When residents in the Doniphan, MO, area have issues with ants in their trash cans, they consult the trash collection pros at Fast Trash Service. 

Here are three tips for keeping ants out of your trash cans from Missouri’s leading trash collection company:

• Destroy The Ant Trail: If you notice ants in your trash cans, odds are there’s a long trail of them leaving a scented path for one another to find. Before eliminating any ants, follow the trail to see where they’re entering the house and how they’re locating your trash cans. If there’s a small hole or open space they’re climbing through, do your best to patch it before covering the area with an ant spray.
• Clean The Area Thoroughly: Once you’ve located the source of your ant problems, get to work eliminating your current batch of ants with warm soapy water and ant spray. Be sure to wash off your trash can and schedule trash collection for any leftover mess. You may want to try moving the location of your trash cans to see if that keeps ants at bay. 
• Set Traps & Stay Vigilant: Once you’ve eliminated the ant trail and cleaned your trash cans, set traps and take other precautionary measures such as finding a trash can with a sealed lid. To avoid future problems, be vigilant of the area and clean it frequently. If the problem persists, consult a professional trash collection company to find out if another kind of trash service is right for you. 

Ants can be annoying, but with the proper precautions, keeping your trash free of pests is more than possible. If you live in the greater Doniphan, MO, area, call Fast Trash Service today at (573) 996-4116 to speak with a helpful member of their team. For more information on their trash services, visit them online.