Ant Removal Services in Massachusetts and New Hampshire
Ants are pests that are often overlooked because most of the species that are common in Massachusetts and New Hampshire are harmless. If we see them on our property, we don’t think much of it, and if we find them in our houses, we often deal with the ones we see without taking further action. Unfortunately, this can be a mistake.
Although many ants are simply a nuisance, their presence can be a sign of moisture or other problems in your house. Furthermore, not every ant is harmless. Some will actively damage your house, and others can spread disease. If you find ants in your house, it’s wise to have a professional pest control technician take a look at the situation to see if further action is necessary.
Freedom Pest Control has experienced pest control technicians who are knowledgeable in ant biology and behaviors. We can determine what’s going on with the ants in your house and recommend the best next steps to protect your home and keep it ant-free.
Our Comprehensive Ant Control Process
Thorough Inspection for Effective Ant Control
Our ant inspection is the most important step in the ant control process. We need to determine what species of ants are in your house, how they’re getting inside, where they’re nesting, and what factors are attracting them to your house. All of this information is necessary in order to determine what treatment, if any, is necessary and will be most effective.
Once we determine what species of ant is in your home, we’ll focus our inspection on what we know about that species. For example, if carpenter ants are present, we’ll look for moisture issues in your house since they typically infest wet or rotted wood. If citronella ants are present, we’ll look for cracks that they’re using to enter your house, as well as areas outside where they might take refuge, such as wood piles.
Customized Treatment Plans for Ant Infestations
After we’ve completed our thorough inspection, we’ll develop a treatment plan that is tailored to your specific ant problem. All ant control treatments have one treatment in common. Because all crawling insects walk across your foundation at one time or another, treating this area is important to control ants. Any foraging ants will walk across our barrier treatment and bring the treatment back to the main colony.
How to Permanently Eliminate Ants from Your Home
- Identify the Ant Species: It's crucial to determine the type of ant you're dealing with to employ the most effective control methods.
- Maintain Cleanliness: Regularly clean your living space to eliminate food sources that attract ants. Wipe down surfaces, sweep floors, and dispose of garbage promptly.
- Seal Entry Points: Ants can infiltrate your home through tiny openings. Seal cracks and gaps with appropriate sealants to block their entry.
- Utilize Bait Traps: Deploy ant bait traps near trails and gathering spots. The ants will carry the bait back to their nest, aiding in colony eradication.
- Natural Repellents: To deter ants, employ natural substances such as peppermint oil, cinnamon, vinegar, or lemon juice. Apply or place these deterrents in areas frequented by ants.
- Diatomaceous Earth: Use this natural powder around entry points and ant-infested areas. If used correctly, diatomaceous earth effectively kills ants without harming pets or children.
- Contact Us for Professional Pest Control: If the infestation persists or escalates, consider seeking assistance from our pest control experts. We can assess the situation and implement more advanced control measures.
Remember, patience and persistence are essential when combating ants. Prevention measures, such as cleanliness and sealing entry points, are vital for long-term control even after eradicating the infestation.
Common Ants We Can Eradicate
Carpenter Ants
If carpenter ants are found in or around your house, we’ll provide you with an inspection report that contains recommendations for home improvements that will reduce the conditions that are conducive to carpenter ants. We’ll also treat the location of your infestation directly to eliminate any active carpenter ants in your house.
Pavement Ants
Pavement ants have a specific diet, preferring sweets or proteins depending on the time of year. Our service technicians will choose an appropriate ant bait and place it near the ants' feeding trail. The ants will consume the bait, return to their nest, and regurgitate it to feed the larvae. This way, the bait is spread to the colony, eventually eliminating the infestation at the source.
Citronella Ants
Citronella ants often swarm into homes, so we’ll identify and caulk the openings they use to prohibit them from getting inside. If you have extensive paved walkways, we can also seal cracks in those. Citronella ants often take refuge in wood piles and other similar areas, so we’ll look for these locations and recommend how to reduce them.
Black Ants
Black ants usually have very large colonies, and it takes professional control to get rid of them. We do this in several ways. First, we’ll identify cracks and other openings that they are using to get into your house and will seal these areas to prevent them from getting inside. Next, we’ll identify the conditions that attract them to your home and recommend how to make your house less attractive to little black ants. Finally, we’ll use bait to eliminate the active infestation. Little black ants have a specific diet, so we’ll use a bait that contains sweets or proteins depending on the time of year.
Freedom Pest Control's Ant Control service is available in the following communities across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. We've been protecting homes and families since 1994 - if you don't see your community listed, please contact us to discuss how we can help keep your home pest-free.
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