Characteristics Of Common Ants
Ants are small, communal insects that live in huge underground colonies. They delegate the tasks needed for colony upkeep between different casts. Each colony has one queen, who is much larger and lives much longer than other ants. The majority of the ants in the colony are female worker ants. The male ants are either drones that live solely to mate with the queen and then die or winged alates, reproductives born to establish another colony.
The Problems Ants Can Cause In Your House
The ants in Las Vegas don't bite unless they are defending themselves and don't carry infectious diseases, but they will contaminate food left open in the house if given a chance.
Carpenter ants are the only ant species that can cause significant damage to your house. They tunnel through your home's wooden structural members and weaken its structure.
Five No-Nonsense Ant Prevention Tips For Around The House
Prevention is the best approach to controlling any infestation so let's look at a few tips to help you keep ants out of your house:
- Take care of any plumbing leaks.
- Seal the outside walls and foundation.
- Make sure to clean up dropped food and spilled drinks immediately.
- Store food in enclosed containers.
- Cut the branches of the surrounding trees away from the house.
Ants multiply fast, and a colony can have over 300,000 members, so it's very important to spot and take care of ant infestation as early as possible.
Professional Ant Control Is The Way To Go For Your Home
At Pest Control Solutions, we are a family-owned-and-operated company with 25 years of pest control experience and can rid your Las Vegas home of ants or any other unwelcome invaders.
If you're struggling to get rid of an ant infestation, give Pest Control Solutions a call today to get started and to learn more about our residential and commercial pest control services in Las Vegas.