Take These Steps to Keep Ants Out

Know Where to Look for Ants in Your Home

If you know where to look, you’ll be more likely to spot an ant problem early. Ants like to hang out in the kitchen. This is where they can often find easy sources of food and water. Bathrooms can attract ants for a similar reason, so keep your eye out in those rooms as  well. You’ll also want to give your basement a good inspection. Ants can start their attack below ground and then move upstairs.

Get Rid of Food and Water Supplies, and Keep Things Clean

It’s no accident that ants get into your food; that’s exactly what they’re looking for. Ants will hunt for easy supplies of water and food inside and around your home, so eliminating those things can help. Put fresh produce away in the refrigerator or pantry. Make sure all food sources and garbage cans are sealed. Don’t let dirty dishes pile up in the sink. Consider getting a dehumidifier if you have a damp basement. Eliminate as many of these easy sources as possible to reduce the likelihood that ants invade.

Look for Obvious Entry Points from the Outside

Before ants run amok inside your home, they have to actually get inside your home. Here’s another opportunity to stop them. Check your home for any obvious entry points. Does your screen door latch? Are there cracks in the window or door frames around your home? Find out where your utility pipes enter your home and inspect this area as well. Any tiny entry point can be used by an ant. You should also have your hedges and trees trimmed back to prevent them from making contact with your house. These plants can give ants easy access to your home.

Contact Carmel Valley Pest Control for Ant Removal Services

Fighting against ants on your own can feel overwhelming, especially if you wind up with a full-blown infestation. If you need to get rid of ants from inside your house, contact Carmel Valley Pest Control. The CVPC team can efficiently get rid of ants and offer preventive solutions to ensure you don’t have to fight this battle again. Schedule ant treatment by contacting Carmel Valley Pest Control in Carmel Valley, CA, today at (858) 350-8838, (760) 736-8838, or (888) 989-8838.