Stop pests: ants
Among the pests that invade our homes, we have ants. They are classic garden hosts and it only takes a little for them to start their nest and colonize your space.
Identify your pest
Ants are social animals par excellence. Very organized, they live in a colony which brings together a large number of inhabitants living according to castes. There are several species of ant in the world but the best known are:
– Black ants: they are generally found in gardens, the workers measure between 4 to 5 mm while the queen can reach 15mm in length. They are attracted to your kitchen by sweets and leave behind pheromones that will allow the rest of the colony to follow in the leader’s footsteps.
– Pharaoh ants: brown in color, they feed mostly on decomposing food and need heat to live and reproduce. The workers measure between 1.5 and 2 mm while the queen can measure up to 6 mm.
– Red ants: they live in the woods, under rocks or in the ground. Reddish-brown in color, the workers measure about 4 mm and the queen 6 mm; the latter can lay about 200 eggs a day and is the head of the colony. The fire ant bites humans and animals, their bite is quite painful but does not cause any disease.
Between black ant, red ant or pharaoh ant, we can be very quickly overwhelmed. Do not try to fix the problem yourself as it will only make things worse. Thanks to our fast and efficient rat extermination service, we help you permanently eliminate the ant problem in your home and guarantee you a healthy environment.
Problems related to ants
Apart from fire ants whose bites cause redness on the skin, most ants are harmless to humans, on the contrary they can cause considerable material damage. Indeed, most ants will come into your home to feed and will leave behind some microbes that will soil your food and make your environment unclean. Our experts give you some tips to prevent the proliferation of ants in your home:
– Do not leave the wood around the house in direct contact with the ground;
– Make sure trash cans have tight-fitting lids;
– Avoid leaving food crumbs lying around, especially if they are sweet foods;
– Do not leave tree branches in direct contact with the house;
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Choose your method
There are several ways to get rid of ants:
– Natural means: it is a question here of using natural repellents which do not present any danger for the man and the environment. These repellents include lemon, vinegar, camphor, coffee grounds, and various essential oils;
– Ant traps: for example, the boric acid and hot water trap, this solution is a very effective alternative in the fight against ants;
– Anti-ant insecticides: they are sold commercially in different forms (sprays, gels, granules and powders). The purpose of using insecticides is not to keep ants away but to exterminate them.
In addition to these methods, the intervention of a professional remains essential. In the presence of a significant infestation, products purchased in supermarkets are not enough. Because it is important to solve the problem from the source, our craftsmen during the intervention first look for the anthill in order to assess the level of infestation and choose a solution adapted to the problem. The intervention of our collaborators will allow you to regain your serenity and peace of mind by getting rid of these pests. Our service is fast, efficient and we guarantee you an optimal level of protection.