Black house ants are one of the most common ants to invade our homes and just like all other living things, they are looking for food, water and shelter. This makes our kitchens and bathrooms a prime target. As their name suggests, they are intensely black in color and prefer sugary liquids. They are more of a nuisance than a destructive pest. They are very good at creating nests in hard to get to places. This makes colony destruction very difficult and their colonies can have more than one queen with rapid reproduction. You will need to figure out what’s attracting them to your home. If you can get rid of the sources of food and water, then getting rid of them will be easier. Colonies will get out of hand quickly, making it imperative to get rid of them quickly.
How to Prevent Little Black Ants
1. Watch ant patterns. Where are the trials? What parts of the house are they attracted to and how are they getting in?
2. Remove freestanding water. All it takes is a wet napkin to keep hundreds of ants alive. Keep your sinks dry and make sure there aren’t any leaks of condensation with the pipes. If you have high levels of condensation, you will need to increase air circulation to the area.
3. Any opening they’re using to get in will need to be sealed with caulk. Look inside and outside the property because the easiest way to keep tiny ants out of your home is to keep them out to begin with.
Ant Baits
Ant baits have been used to kill ant colonies for decades because they work but we definitely recommend professional pest control as opposed to do it yourself, particularly if you have small children or pets. Baits can be tricky because different ants have different food preferences, so the right kind of bait needs to be used with a specific species of ant. Dietary needs also change during different life cycles. Adults and larvae have different needs so it’s important to have both forms of bait to kill the entire colony. All-in-one baits will never solve an ant problem. Baits will need to be applied along different spots of the ant trail and professionals know the best places.
Ant Control in Bloomfield Hills, Canton, Farmington, Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, South Lyon, Wixom & Greater Ann Arbor, Michigan
Sometimes natural methods don’t work and you’ll need to call in the professionals. Contact Knock Em Out Pest Control. We will start with a thorough inspection and come up with a plan to effectively and efficiently deal with any ant infestation. Give us a call today!
