How Ant Problems Start In Boca Raton Homes

If you thought Boca Raton was overrun with people, think again! These six-legged picnic pests are easily the most populous inhabitant of our lovely west coast retreat. Ants, on a whole, are considered nuisance pests by professional etymologists, meaning that there is usually no risk to people, pets, or their properties when colonies form nearby. However, it is important to note that ‘usually no damage’ does not mean ‘never any damage.’

Carpenter ants, fire ants, crazy ants, and Pharaoh ants each can harm humans in a variety of ways. Regardless of the dangers posed by your local ant population, none are truly ‘fun’ pests to keep around. Remove your local pest threats with some help from Native Pest Management.

Factors That Attract Boca Raton Ants (& How You Can Get Rid Of Them)

Ants require basic survival elements to sustain a colony. These factors can be created through a variety of means, some of which are not entirely under your control. Three factors in particular that attract ants to certain homes over others:

• The presence of water, air moisture, or small puddles around the property. 
• Easy access to food crumbs, garbage, and unwashed dishes. 
• Unique attractants that bring unique species, such as exposed wood for carpenter ants, and electrical discharges for crazy ants.

Ants can manage to squeeze into your house through the smallest of cracks, and thanks to their tiny sizes, this can be any place an entry point is present. Thankfully, there are some actions you can take right now to push down ant numbers and keep your household in tip-top shape, such as:

• Store food items in plastic or glass containers with strong, resealable lids.
• Proper trash storage is essential to maintaining an ant-free home. Throw all garbage items and food wastes into a plastic liner to capture liquids and juices. Remove filled bags from the home at least once per week.
• Do what you can to prioritize crumb removal by mopping, sweeping, and vacuuming floors.

If you are worried that ants may still find a way into your Boca Raton home, you are not alone. Trust the complimentary home inspections of Native Pest Management to quell your fears right away.

Prevent Native Pests With Native Pest Management

They may not cause the 'dangerous' problems you would expect of household pests, but ants are still a formidable enemy to find around your property. Prevent the majority of their conniving with some well-applied do-it-yourself (DIY) tips and keep an eye out for increasing activity. If ant growth becomes a full-blown infestation, you will need to move towards stronger actions.

The best way to deal with any form of pest infestation in your home will be through professional pest control methods. When it comes to fire ants, carpenter ants, Pharaoh ants, or any other species of dangerous ant, you will need to rely on a professional crew at Native Pest Management. Our team truly cares about the safety and well-being of your family, banding together to form an elite group of technicians with over three generations of experience. Our pest control treatments act faster, apply safer, and last longer to provide you with the best ant control methods possible. No matter what kind of ant control you need this spring, allow our service agents to get things done the right way.

See how Native Pest Management can make a difference in your Boca Raton home by calling, clicking, or contacting us through information on our website. We can't wait to make your life more pest-free than ever before. Discover the amazing benefits Boca Raton ant control can make in your life today!