As a homeowner, the last thing that you want to do is make your home the perfect place for pests to thrive. Unfortunately, there might be some things that you are doing that are created such a place for them. Many homeowners don’t realize that there are every day items and habits that might be making your home a place that pests like ants are comfortable. Effective Pest Services is here to point out some of the things that homeowners might be doing unknowingly to attract ants and other pests into their home.
What Could Be Attracting Ants in Your Home
Ants are excellent at finding the resources that they need for survival. They are great scavengers and builders. However, if they can find everything that they need in your home without working so hard, they will certainly do it. You should avoid doing these things to avoid an ant infestation.
– Food: The thing you need to remember about ants is that they are going to be interested in eating many of the foods that you have in your kitchen. They have excellent senses and can smell things like sugar, oils, fats, protein, carbs and salt. Make sure you aren’t leaving any dishes out and are keeping a tidy kitchen to avoid this problem.
– Water: If there are any leaking faucets or pipes in your home, it could attracting ants as well. They will come by the dozens if they have found standing water in your home. Also, if you have any areas of your home that have been damaged by water, it makes the perfect conditions for carpenter ants to build their nests. If you have any leaking water or water damage you haven’t fixed, fix it right away to avoid ants.
– Shelter: Ants are going to be looking for just the right spot to build their nests. They thrive in environments that are dark and warm. If your home provides that for them, they are going to take you up on the offer. Make sure you are closing all of the entrances and cracks into your home. If you notice any trailing ants in your house, follow the trail and it will lead you right to them.
– Outdoor Attractants: There are several things that might be in your landscaping that is attracting ants as well. Plants like peonies and roses are known to attract ants. You should avoid planting them next to your house to keep ants away. Also, keep your shrubs and plants trimmed back and away from your home as overgrown vegetation will attract them as well.
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