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It starts with one small interloper creeping across a windowsill or behind your kitchen sink. Soon, there’s an entire line of ants marching back and forth in your kitchen in search of food to take back to its colony. Ants naturally ramp up their activity in spring as the weather warms, so it’s not uncommon to see them traipsing through your kitchen this time of year. Now the good news: you can take steps to keep ants out of your kitchen this summer. We explore some of those options today on the blog.
Understanding what draws ants into homes
Ants are no different than any other creature; they need food and water to survive, both of which can be found in most kitchens. Crumbs provide a source of food–even chip and cracker crumbs contain sugar, which is especially enticing to ants. Ants can find a source of water from a dripping faucet or if there is a leaky pipe in your kitchen cabinet.
Our guide to avoid ants infiltrating your kitchen
Step 1: Keep things clean
A good regimen of cleaning lowers your risk of an ant infestation. Take out the trash daily, keep food stored in sealed containers (including pet food) and clean up any loose crumbs or food spills. Make sure to avoid leaving dirty dishes in the sink and, if you have any leaky pipes, stop the leaks or call a plumber for assistance.
Step 2: Yard upkeep
An unkempt lawn can provide plenty of spots for an ant colony to call home. Make sure to keep any bushes, hedges and trees well-trimmed and away from touching the walls or roof of your home. While mulch can help with hydration and deter weeds, make sure not to place that mulch directly against your home or any other structure on your property. Promptly pick up any grass clippings as well as fallen leaves, tree limbs and branches.
Step 3: Hire a professional pest control company
You can try any do-it-yourself measures or store-bought products but for the best protection against any type of pest infestation – ants included – your optimum defense comes from the professional treatments offered by an experienced pest control company. AAA Termite and Pest offers preventive treatments that form a barrier around the exterior of your home, deterring pests of all sorts from infiltrating.
Professional pest control in Memphis and Cordova in Tennessee
If you live in the greater Memphis area and you’re interested in learning more about the treatments offered at AAA Termite & Pest, then contact our office to schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our technicians. Our business is fully licensed, bonded and insured. We also are proud to be the subject of many positive reviews, left by satisfied customers through the Better Business Bureau. There is no 100% guarantee against pest problems, but preventive treatments by a qualified and experienced pest control technician represent your best defense against an infestation. To schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our technicians, call (901) 737-7378 or contact us online.