About Ant Control
Overview of Ant Control
In New Hampshire, ants are a common nuisance for homeowners and businesses alike. These resilient insects are drawn to environments that offer them a combination of food, water, and shelter. Within homes and businesses, ants often seek out areas with easily accessible food sources, such as crumbs, spills, or improperly stored pantry items. Kitchens and dining areas are particularly attractive to ants due to the abundance of food particles. Additionally, ants are known to establish nests in dark and secluded spaces, making basements, crawl spaces, and wall voids ideal locations for their colonies.
The New Hampshire climate, with its distinct seasons, plays a role in ant activity. During warmer months, ants are more active and tend to invade structures in search of sustenance. Proper waste management, routine cleaning, and sealing entry points can help deter ants from establishing nests indoors. However, it’s crucial to address both the immediate infestation and the root causes to achieve long-term ant control. New Hampshire pest control services like us can provide tailored solutions to effectively eliminate ant colonies and implement preventive measures to keep them from returning, ensuring a pest-free environment for homes and businesses in the region.
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Our Ant Control Programs
Residential
Commercial
One Time
Service
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- Home inspection to understand pest problem
- Liquid residual spray on exterior for prevention
- Interior crack and crevice treatment for prevention
- Pests Included: rodents, ants, roaches, flies, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, stink bugs, box elder bugs, ear wigs, and occasional invaders
Quarterly
Prevention
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- Home inspection to understand pest problem
- Liquid residual spray on exterior for prevention
- Interior crack and crevice treatment for prevention
- Pests Included: rodents, ants, roaches, flies, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, stink bugs, box elder bugs, ear wigs, and occasional invaders
- Quarterly Prevention Visits
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- Home inspection to understand pest problem
- Liquid residual spray on exterior for prevention
- Pests Included: ants, spiders, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, stink bugs, lady bugs, box elder bugs and occasional invaders
- Power shield spray from eaves to foundation, around windows and doors
Customized Commercial Programs
We tailor our service to your specific business need!
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- Monthly or Every other Month services
- Prompt Service
- We service a wide variety of businesses: (Property Management Buildings, Restaurants, Warehouses, Schools, Office Buildings and more)
- Educate the customer on how they can help keep pests out of their business
5 Things That Attract Ants
Avoid and Monitor These Things To Help Prevent Ants In Your Home & Business
Food Residue
Leftover crumbs and spills in homes and businesses attract ants seeking easily accessible food sources
Moisture and Standing Water
Areas with excess moisture or standing water, like leaky pipes, become appealing to ants searching for water sources.
Trash Buildup
Accumulated trash and improperly sealed bins provide ants with a buffet of discarded food items in and around homes and businesses.
Cracked or Unsealed Entry Points
Ants easily infiltrate structures through cracks or unsealed entry points, emphasizing the need for regular maintenance and sealing gaps.
Dirty Dishes
Unwashed dishes with food residues become magnets for ants, underscoring the importance of maintaining a clean kitchen to prevent infestations.
Entry Methods: Ants
Where are common locations for entry?
- Foundation
- Siding
- Windows
- Doors
- Roof
STEPS TO HELP YOU CONTROL ANTS
To effectively control ants and prevent infestations in homes and businesses, several key steps should be taken.
- First and foremost, maintaining a high level of cleanliness is crucial. Regularly clean countertops, sweep floors, and promptly wipe away spills to eliminate potential food sources.
- Additionally, proper food storage is essential; store food in airtight containers and seal pantry items to deny ants easy access.
- Addressing moisture issues, such as fixing leaky pipes and ensuring proper ventilation, helps deter ants attracted to damp environments.
- Sealing cracks and crevices in walls, windows, and doors is paramount, as these serve as common entry points for ants.
- Finally, consider using our professional pest control services for a thorough inspection and targeted treatment to eliminate existing ant colonies and implement preventative measures for long-term control.
Combining these steps creates a comprehensive approach to ant control, promoting a pest-free environment in your homes and businesses.
Inspect:
When seeing pests, find out where they are getting in or give us a call!
Protect:
Fixing entry method points so pests can no longer have access into your home or business.
Maintain:
By always being proactive of what attracts pests and keeping a clean environment.