The reason that ants come into your Omaha or Iowa home in the first place is that they are looking for food. In order to avoid attracting ants inside, our ant removal technicians at Genie Pest Control advise you to be sure to clean up food and drink spills as quickly so you can. Keep your pet bowls clean also and be sure to store fruit in the refrigerator in sealed containers. Taking these measures will ensure that your home is less attractive to ants, to begin with, and will reduce the chances of an infestation.
Understanding where ants are getting into your home is the next step to keeping these pesky insects out. Ants can gain access to your home with ease due to their small size and there are some common areas that you should pay attention to. Here at Genie Pest Control, our experienced ant removal technicians have identified four key areas of your home that make your home easily accessible to ants that you should be aware of.
Open Doors And Windows
When you leave your doors and windows open to allow fresh airflow through your home, you are inviting ants into your home. In the warmer months, many Omaha or Iowa homeowners commonly open their windows and doors to keep the temperature down inside. Our Genie Pest Control ant removal technicians recommend using screens to prevent ants from getting in, while you enjoy that cooling breeze blowing through your home.
Cracks In The Walls
Over time, small cracks can develop in certain areas of your home, and ants can easily gain access through them. Particular areas to pay attention to are where the floor meets the ceiling and also near windows and doors. Be sure to check near your vents, power outlets, and pipes too as cracks can also develop in these areas.
Gaps In The Foundation
Ants can nest underground, allowing easy access to the foundations of your home. Small gaps are common in the foundations of both new and older homes and provide ants with an easy way to access your home. If you think that you ants are coming into your home through gaps in your foundations, be sure to get in touch with our team at Genie Pest Control so we can investigate further.
Hitching A Ride Inside
If you have a busy home with family coming and going, ants can be carried into your home without you knowing. Ants can hide in furniture, children’s toys, pet toys, on items you might bring inside from your garage, from your yard, or a multitude of other ways. Although this can be difficult to prevent, the best approach is to inspect anything that you think could be housing ants before you bring it inside. If there are ants be sure that they are all removed before bringing the item inside.
Stop Ants From Coming Into Your Home Now!
Having ants crawling around your kitchen counters, along your baseboards, and around your Omaha or Iowa home is something that all want to avoid. Take the time to identify the areas of your home that ants can gain access and make sure that you take steps to prevent them from gaining access. If you think you have an ant infestation in your home, be sure to call (712) 325-0808 for Iowa and (402) 346-7810 for Omaha. Our ant removal technicians are trained to the highest standards and use the most up-to-date tools and technology to ensure your home is free of ants for once and for all.
