Ants will travel in a wide range searching for food sources. In most scenarios establishing trails around the food source guiding other ants. As a result, ants become a nuisance for homes and businesses. The primary causes of an ant infestation are cleanliness. Leaving uncleaned dishes, food residue, crumbs and trash will provide food sources for ants. What starts as a few ants in the area can become a major pest-issue if ants establish colonies around the foundation of your home or business.
Ant control
Types Of Ants
Black garden ants
Pharaoh ants
Red fire ants
Signs Of Ants
Worker ants
Worker ants
The most common sign of an ant infestation is the presence of large number of worker ants inside your home and business. Worker ants leave their nests in search for food sources therefore Sighting of ants could signal evidence of a possible established colony.
The most common sign of an ant infestation is the presence of large number of worker ants inside your home and business. Worker ants leave their nests in search for food sources therefore Sighting of ants could signal evidence of a possible established colony.
Ant nests
Ant nests
Ant nests generally are divided into three groups. – ants that nest in soil, in wood and opportunistic nesters (anywhere that provides their needs). Nesting sites look like small piles of dirt or soil.
Ant nests generally are divided into three groups. – ants that nest in soil, in wood and opportunistic nesters (anywhere that provides their needs). Nesting sites look like small piles of dirt or soil.
Ant pathways
Ant pathways
Ant trails in and out of your business or home is a sign of infestation. It is important to note that ants travel to and from the nest to various food sources using the same route. During the cause of their movement, they release pheromones which other ants tend to follow.
Ant trails in and out of your business or home is a sign of infestation. It is important to note that ants travel to and from the nest to various food sources using the same route. During the cause of their movement, they release pheromones which other ants tend to follow.
PREVENTION TIPS
Professional Treatment
Whether you have an ant infestation within you premises or around the exterior of the property, your professional team will combat the infestation. Our professional treatment involves a multi-method of using both pesticides and gel baits.
- The use of spraying will kill ants based on contact.
- The baits will attract ants whereby they think the bait is another food source. Worker ants take it back to the nest for the queen and other colony member to eat. Using this method, the entire any colony is controlled.
A.I.M.S: ASSESSMENT. IMPLEMENT. MONITOR. SUPPORT-CARE
At professional fumigations we use an Integrated Pest Management approach, to help prevent pest activity before it occurs. We combine a collaborative on-going cycle of four activities to ensure maximum protection whilst ensuring preservation in ecological, environmental, and structural factors. How our A.I.M.S works: