Ants

Ants live across California so you’re likely going to find them around your Temecula home. Although they’re not dangerous, they can create various issues for homeowners. These pests will infest your food and create a nuisance for your loved ones. Suffice to say, it is wise to take steps to eliminate them promptly. Don’t delay because ants are stubborn pests that won’t leave on their own. There are over 12,000 species with some suggesting there could be 14,000 or more species.

Ants are easy to spot thanks to their unique appearance. They have a narrow waist that looks like it has been pinched. They also have elbowed antennas. The problem with ants is that they’re social. Whether they’re caring for the queen, building new tunnels, or foraging for food, they’re going to work as a team. Unfortunately, this makes it difficult to keep them away from your residence. Once they’ve invaded, getting rid of them will prove to be very hard.

Reasons For Ants

Once you’ve learned more about what attracts ants, you’ll have a better idea of how to get rid of them. Typically, most ants are going to live in underground nests outside of the home. A single nest may contain tens of thousands of ants. While they prefer staying outside, they will enter your home when scouring for food. Since they’re smart and small, they can find numerous entries into your residence. They will squeeze through small holes around windows, doors, and elsewhere.

They will also find openings around plumbing pipes and wires. Sealing these gaps can help keep them out, but there is no guarantee that you won’t find a few in your home.

Dangers

Ants can be very annoying because they’ll crawl on your countertops, shelves, and food. You’re likely worried that these pests are going to spread disease. The good news is that they will not. Even if they crawl through your food, you’re not going to get sick. Ants do not carry disease. They will contaminate food products so it is still a good idea to replace the food in question.

Getting Rid Of Ants

It is important to remove the ants from your dwelling as quickly as possible. Otherwise, they’re going to continue ransacking your residence. You must contact a professional immediately to tackle the problem. Although this is the best way to resolve the problem, you can also try fixing the problem using DIY methods. Remember that these techniques are not always helpful. Therefore, they may not resolve the problem for you. You’ll also have to be careful since some of these methods are dangerous.

If you’d like to receive quick, convenient results, call our office. We’ll fix the problem for you promptly.

DIY Techniques

DIY methods are available for ants, but they may not be recommended. The problem with these methods is that they’re not always reliable. In some cases, they’re not going to work. In others, there is a risk that you’re going to expose yourself to health hazards. Suffice to say, it might be wise to contact a professional instead. We recommend calling our office right away. We’ll fix the problem without exposing you or your loved ones to health hazards.

When?

We’re always here to help our clients in Temecula, California. Call our local office to speak with a friendly representative. We can typically get back to you within 24 to 48 hours.

Safest Solutions

Rest assured knowing that we’re going to do everything we can to keep you safe. We do not use dangerous methods that could harm our clients. Instead, we’re going to take numerous steps to protect you and your loved ones. We only use EPA-approved products because we know that they’re safe and effective. In addition to this, we’re going to give you a rundown of our methods before we start. You’ll know everything we’re going to do before we do it.

Preventing Ants From Invading

You must get rid of the ants quickly. Then, you should do what you can to prevent these pests from returning. Although this sounds easy, ants are hard to prevent. If they want to enter your home, they’ll find a way to do so. Keep your home clean and seal all exterior gaps. Doing this will help.

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