Ant Exterminators in California
Problems with ants can go from bothersome to out of control in no time, which is why treating an ant problem at the first sight of even just a few ants is important.
Ants are one of the most common household pests. Ant problems can quickly escalate from unpleasant to out of hand. Ant colonies send out scout ants to obtain food and water. Once the food is discovered, the ants return it to the colony, alerting them to the new food source, and you will quickly see hundreds, if not thousands, of ants marching into your home.
Signs of Ant Infestation
The sight of even just one ant may mean an infestation is inevitable. Some other signs of infestation include:
- Ant trails on your property
- Ant sightings in places you keep food
- Wood damage or sawdust around your home
- Rustling noises in your walls
- Discarded ant wings
- Piles of soil or dirt
The Trouble with Ants
Because ants are a colony, removing the ants you see will never totally solve the problem. Only around 20% of them ever leave to forage. Our success is because we use non-repellent products that the ants cannot detect. They spread the product throughout the colony when they travel through this treated zone, destroying the queen and eradicating the infestation.
Common Southern California Ants
In Southern California, the four most common types of ants you can expect to encounter are:
- 1.Argentine Ants
- 2.Rover Ants
- 3.Pharaoh Ants
- 4.Thief Ants
- 5.Odorous House Ants
FAQs
Commonly Asked Questions About Ants
We know how frustrating it can be when trying to get rid of ants. Here are some commonly asked questions for ants.
- What causes my house to be infested by ants?
Ants often enter buildings seeking food and water, warmth and shelter, or refuge from dry, hot weather or flooded conditions. They may appear suddenly in buildings if other food sources become unavailable or weather conditions change.
- How did ants get into my house?
Argentine ant colonies contain numerous queens to expand to tens of thousands of workers. They dispatch dozens of scouts who are relentless in their search for sources of food to feed their colony. These scouts are so little that they can fit through the tiniest crack or crevice in your home. When the ants identify a food supply, they leave a pheromone trail that directs the rest of the workers to it. Although ants are commonly seen inside, their entry point is often on the opposite side of the house.
- What do ants usually eat?
Ants are attracted to honeydew that soft scales, mealybugs, whitefly and aphids produce. This liquid excrement contains sugars and other nutrients. Frequently, outbreaks of aphids occur when ants tend them for their honeydew, because ants protect them from their natural enemies.
- What are the main causes of ants to invade my home?
Ants often enter buildings seeking food and water, warmth and shelter, or refuge from dry, hot weather or flooded conditions. They may appear suddenly in buildings if other food sources become unavailable or weather conditions change.
- Do home remedies work?
No. Well, maybe temporarily. Household products can deter or kill the ants that are directly contacted. This only eliminates a very small percentage of the overall colony and the ants will quickly build back up and invade again.
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