Why Ants Enter Frisco Homes & How To Keep Them Out
It isn't surprising to find an ant crawling around in your home. Ants are small. Really small. It is easy for you to imagine them finding holes that are so tiny that you can't see them, right? You probably wouldn't stretch your imagination to also imagine them scaling the sides of your home and finding tiny holes in high locations that you'd have to take a ladder to get up to and examine. So, it is probably not a surprise how ants get into your home. But why they get in is something altogether more fascinating. If you understand the why, you may be able to keep ants out without using any ant control products. Let's take a look.
Scouts
When a worker ant finds its way into your home and it locates a food source, something not-so-magical happens. That ant takes a little bit and heads back to its nest. Along the way, it puts down a chemical trail. The odor of this trail is faint, but it is enough for other workers to follow. As other workers find the food and return to the nest, they add to the trail. Slowly, one at a time, they make the scent stronger. As more and more ants follow it, and it gets stronger and stronger, soon your home is filled with ants. The first step in keeping ants out is to prevent this from happening. Here are a few tips:
- Put dirty dishes in soapy water. Ants don't have a problem eating after you.
- Put cat and dog food down only during meal times.
- Clean the crumbs under your toaster.
- Consider putting your pantry foods in sealed containers.
- Vacuum regularly.Mop your floors.
- Clean spill immediately.
- Wipe off food shelves and the bottoms of your food storage cabinets.
Removing food options makes it far less likely that ants will create a nest in your home, and it will reduce your encounters with large numbers of ants that have mobilized and come in from the outside.
How Pest Control Can Help
It can be a lot of work to keep your home clean enough, and dry enough, to keep ants from wanting to get in. It's also hard work to seal entry points in your exterior. This is why many Frisco homeowners turn to Adams Exterminating Company to bolster their defenses. We provide mound treatments, ant baiting, and general pest control treatments throughout the year to reduce ant populations and keep ants out.
If you need assistance with ants, reach out to us. We can help you find the right solutions for your specific needs.
Why Choose Adams Exterminating?
Serving North Texas Since 1947
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Trained Entomologists & Service TechniciansOur team brings a deep understanding of insect biology and behavior to create targeted pest control strategies. We're equipped with the latest techniques and technologies to effectively eliminate pests.
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Customized Plans for Every BudgetRecognizing that each space is different, we customize pest control services for every home or business. Our approach involves targeted solutions, addressing specific needs for your environment.
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Trusted in the Community Since 1947With a legacy dating back to 1947, our pest control company brings decades of experience with a proven track record to keep your space critter-free.
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Locally Owned & OperatedAs a locally owned business with offices in both Denton and Lewisville, we are rooted in the community and dedicated to serving our neighbors with personalized service.
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