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DO YOU HAVE AN ANT PROBLEM?

These pests are one of the most common problems plaguing Massachusetts homeowners and can be difficult to get rid of as they live in colonies of hundreds or thousands, our technicians at Sweets Pest Control know that any ant spotting could be a sign of an infestation. Read below to find out if you have an infestation, and what you can do about it.

If you have large black or brown ants in or around your home, you may have a carpenter ant problem. If that is the case, our carpenter ant page is a great place to learn more about these destructive pests.

SIGNS OF AN INFESTATION

MOUNDS ON YOUR PROPERTY

Ant mounds can be in dirt or sand, or they can be covered in growing, healthy grass as well as in the cracks of driveways and walkways.

ANT TRAILS

Ants will travel long distances for food. Ant trails may disappear after the food source is gone.

PILES OF ANTS

Piles of ant can be found in grass, sand, cracks in brick or cement, or even within the cracks of your home.

UNDERSTANDING ANTS

GET THEM, BEFORE THEY GET YOU!

  • Ants come in a large variety. In Massachusetts, the most common kinds of ants you’ll see around your home are:
    • Sweet ants
    • Pavement ants
    • Odorous house ants 
    • Carpenter ants
  • Ants find their way in through any open, unsealed space. This includes cracks in the wood and gaps in the window or old weather stripping. Once inside, they hunt for food and moisture. That’s why you’ll see them most often in your kitchen and bathroom. 
  • While most of these ants are harmless, carpenter ant infestations can pose a serious threat to your property, because they tunnel their way through wood, causing damage to your home. 
  • Ant Behavior is a fascinating, complicated subject. They are social creatures that work together to gather food and care for their young. There are several kinds of ants in each colony. Queens have wings that allow them to fly and start a new colony. Once there, they drop their wings, mate, and begin raising their first working ants. They spend the rest of their lives laying eggs to build the colony. Workers are females who are wingless and do not reproduce. Their job is to build the nest, gather food and take care of the young. Males have wings that allow them to find a queen to mate with. They mate and die, doing very little work in their lives. If a colony lives in your home they can be quite disruptive and should be exterminated quickly

ANT PREVENTION TIPS

  • Remove any wood piles that may be near your home.
  • Remove any branches or vegetation that comes in contact with your property.
  • Seal any cracks or openings to prevent pest intrusions.
  • Clean baseboards, cabinets, countertops, and floors regularly.
  • Make sure to clean behind your refrigerator, stove, and any other appliances where food sources could potentially of fallen.

HOW DO I GET RID OF MY ANT PROBLEMS?

STEP 1: CONTACT

Think you have a Ants problem? Contact Sweets Pest Control for a free Bed Bug service quote.

STEP 2: SCHEDULE

Schedule your service with a time and date that works for you.

STEP 3: SERVICE

Our technician will conduct a thorough pest control inspection of your home and property in order to provide a customized Ants treatment plan that will be most effective for your situation.

STEP 4: REPORT

You will receive a detailed report of the service provided and helpful recommendations to remain Ants free.

STEP 5: COVERAGE

We come back regularly throughout the year to ensure the Ants don’t come back. If you see any Ants activity between your regularly scheduled service or within your warranty timeframe, simply give us a call. We’ll come back at no additional charge to you!