Ant problems usually remain unseen until the problem has become quite large. Ants make their homes in dark unseen areas, walls, ceilings and floors. Many homeowners may not realize that they have a problem until it’s too late. Ants assault homes and apartments searching for food, warm dry refuge and removing them once they have moved in usually presents quite a task. Ants can squeeze through very small spaces in hunt of food leaving pheromones telling its fellow ants to follow. If you see one ant then the likelihood is that there are another one hundred in the walls. Ant baiting and chemical spraying are the two main techniques to get rid of them. The type of treatment differs based upon the variety of ants. A chemical spray can be used to eradicate carpenter, odorous and thatching ants, but pharaoh, pavement and cornfield ants need to be baited. So when determining if you can do it yourself, consider the time you will spend searching the ant problem, purchasing treatment options and treating areas of the lawn or home. If the problem is small then DIY but if you are facing a nasty infestation consider hiring a professional, they have the experience, equipment and education. If you are experiencing an ongoing ant problem consider quarterly, bi-monthly, or monthly ant services. Long-term costs of ant problems may include healthcare costs, home repairs, and damage to your possessions. Check out our website for information on ants and what can be done about them. http://gogreenpestcontrol.ca
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