When you see one ant in your home, you can count on seeing more. And while most ant species don’t bite, they can still spread germs and, depending on the species, cause structural damage. If you suspect an infestation, use these ant control tips to deal with the problem until your fumigation date.

5 Ant Control Tips To Utilize before Exterminator Services

1. Set Ant Baits

Place ant baits in areas where the creatures appear, such as in the kitchen or bathroom. Unlike sprays, baits encourage worker ants to carry poison back to their colonies for more effective pest control. And while baits are typically safe for humans, you should still keep them beyond the reach of children and pets.

2. Clean & Disinfect

Remove ant trails from your home by wiping counters, cabinetry, and non-carpeted floors with a white vinegar and water mixture. The vinegar disinfects and deodorizes to eliminate pest scents. Also, vacuum your floors and upholstered furniture to remove crumbs that attract the tiny insects.

3. Close Points Of Entry

Use exclusion ant control tactics by sealing entry points, such as applying caulk around windows and in foundation cracks and holes. Walk around your home using caulk and weatherstripping materials to seal all gaps. You’ll keep ants and other pests out while improving HVAC efficiency because you’ll eliminate air leaks. Drafts cause your HVAC system to work overtime, which increases energy bills and stresses the appliance, resulting in premature replacements.

4. Use Diatomaceous Earth

Spread diatomaceous earth at ant activity points. Made of fossilized, microscopic algae skeletons, or diatoms, the product is non-toxic to humans and pets but deadly to anything with an exoskeleton, as it causes them to dry out and perish.

5. Keep Food In Sealable Containers

Put pet food away at night and transfer kibble from bags to sealable containers. Keep other applicable food in sealable containers as well, and never leave food out or let crumbs sit on different surfaces. Food left out invites ants, roaches, and many other pests to your home. 

Schedule ant control services with AAA Termite & Pest Control Inc. to eliminate the insects from your residence for good. Providing pest control services throughout Oahu, HI, for over 40 years, this family-owned extermination company maintains communication with clients throughout the fumigation process, and there’s always someone available to answer your call. Request ant control today by calling (808) 247-5533 or learn more about services online.