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Ants are the number one nuisance pest in America |
I’ve written about ants before, but we see such an increase in calls this time of year due to these little creatures that I think they warrant another column. Schendel Pest receives more calls about ants than any other pest. And this isn’t exclusive just to Kansas City, Topeka or our other service areas. According to 2010 Pest Control Attitudes and Usage Survey conducted by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), ants are the number one nuisance pest in America. Maybe it’s because you never see just one or two. No, when ants come inside looking for food, it seems like hundreds are invading your home.
There are a few things you can do to help prevent ants:
Wipe up crumbs and spills and don’t allow dirty dishes to accumulate. Make sure food is stored in tightly-sealed containers. Ants are tiny, and can make their way through tiny openings.
Eliminate standing water. Pests, such as ants, are attracted to moisture.
Keep tree branches and other plants cut back from the house.
Make sure that there are no cracks or little openings around your house. Sometimes ants use these to get into your home.
Make sure that firewood and building materials are not stored next to your home. Pests like to build nests in stacks of wood.
If you are having ant problems this spring, I encourage you to call a professional for help. Trying to treat for ants using over-the-counter products can actually make the infestation worse. Ants may separate from the main nest and create new colonies, meaning there will be that many more ants to deal with.
I hope you have a happy, ant-free spring!
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