Ants are so small that they can sneak into your home by the thousands without your knowledge. These tiny insects can create a lot of problems for you if they are able to build a nest inside your home. You commonly find many types of ants in Mississippi, including fire ants, pavement ants, Argentine ants, and carpenter ants. While these species tend to be more active in the summer, ants are a year-round problem in this part of the country.
At McCary Pest Control, we have been providing ant pest control in this area for over 50 years. All of our Baldwyn pest control pest management professionals have gone through rigorous training in order to learn the best way to identify and find various species of ants in residential areas. Here is a look at what it takes to get rid of these ants once they have invaded your home.
Easy-To-Spot Sign Of Ant Infestation In Your Home
Ants live in large colonies that can contain several thousand ants. If you see even one or two ants in your home, there is a good chance that you already have an infestation. However, there are other signs of ants that you can look for that, including:
- Finding large, irregular-shaped ant mounds in your yard
- Seeing large trails of ants crawling through your home
- Seeing winged ants, also known as swarmers, flying around your home
- Finding discarded wings around your window sill and doors
Carpenter ants are also commonly found in this area. If you have this type of ant on your property, you may notice small holes in various wooden surfaces and small piles of sawdust.
An Ant Infestation Can Cause Many Problems In Your Home
Ants are unclean animals. Even though they have small bodies that are usually less than half an inch long, they can carry a wide range of bacteria and other harmful pathogens on their legs, feet, and bodies. When they crawl around your food, they could spread these harmful pathogens onto you. Some of the various illnesses you can get from ants roaming around your home include salmonellosis, streptococcus, E. coli infections, and Clostridium.
Some of the ants can also be destructive. Carpenter ants can dig holes into your home's wooden surfaces. They will then build their nest inside the wooden surfaces. While they usually don't do as much damage as termites, if not treated quickly, they are able to cause structural damage.
Why Is It So Difficult To Get Rid Of Ants On Your Own
It can be almost impossible to get rid of ants on your own. They live in large colonies that can be found deep under the ground or in the darkest crevices of your home. If you cannot reach the center of the colony, you will not be able to eliminate all of the ants. Many DIY treatments only treat the ants that are on the surface or out in the open. They don't reach the ants that are deep inside the nest.
The Best Way To Get Rid Of An Ant Infestation
The only way to truly get rid of all of the ants in your home is to have a professional take care of the problem. At McCary Pest Control, we know how to eradicate your ant problem quickly and effectively. If you want a fast and easy way to make your Baldwyn home ant-free, give us a call today!