You may have heard of carpenter ants. They are a species of ants that will build colonies inside wood, and they may infest your home. These ants can cause a lot of damage, and as such, it’s important to keep them out of the home. In this article, we’re going to go over some tips on how you can prevent carpenter ant infestations.
Why carpenter ants are a big issue
Some homeowners will underestimate carpenter ants. They will see one or two crawling around and not give it a second thought. This could be due to the fact that they misidentify the ants, or because they think that one or two carpenter ants signal that the infestation is small. This will allow the carpenters to grow their colony to the point where they can do some serious damage, and when the colony is bigger, the costs of control also go up.
If you notice ants that are bigger than usual in your home, it’s best to call a pest control pro right away and set an appointment for an inspection. Catching the infestation early on can save a lot of headache and money. Furthermore, everyone can benefit from setting a regular inspection schedule with a pest control company. Not only will these regular inspections prevent carpenter ant infestations, they will also help detect the presence of other pests.
DIY prevention
There are also some measures that you can implement yourself to prevent carpenter ants from infesting your home. Carpenter ants will set up inside the home for one main reason – they have found wood that is decayed or rotting. As such, the best way to prevent an infestation is to make sure that you do not have any leaks in the building, and that the wood of the home does not come into contact with excess moisture. Another measure that you could take is to keep your food in sealed plastic containers. This measure will work against a majority of pests.
How to get rid of carpenter ants
In most situations, you will need the help of a pro to remove a carpenter ant infestation. This is because carpenter ants often infest areas of the home that are hard to reach through conventional methods, and when dealing with carpenter ants, you really have to kill off the entire colony, otherwise, the insects will just recover. Contact us today if you have a carpenter ant infestation that has to be removed.
