Ants are one of the most common household pests and can be a real nuisance. Because these tiny pests are so widespread, it’s very likely that they’ll invade your home at some point or another. If this happens, you should immediately seek professional Nampa pest control services to exterminate them from your home.
There are many different types of ants, but the majority of them are small, come in many different colors, and can be found in many different locations. They inhabit all sorts of areas, including your lawn, home, outside your home, and even inside your house. Because they’re so common and can be both annoying and dangerous to people, it’s important to know how to identify the common signs that signify an infestation of ants.
Here are some common signs of ant infestation.
- Live ants
If you notice a small black or red dot running around your home or garden, it’s likely an ant. Ants are often characterized by their long antennae, which they use to touch and smell things. If you notice several ants in your house, it’s incredibly likely that there is an infestation thriving somewhere.
- Dead ants
If you see ants walking around in weird patterns for no apparent reason, chances are they’re dead ants. Dead ants lay around in the same position as they die, and there might be a great deal of them in one area. If you notice dead ants in your bathroom or kitchen, it might be due to an infestation of ants on your walls or roof.
- Ant pathways
Ants use their antennae to help them detect a food source or pheromone. They leave behind an invisible trail that they follow, and other ants will eventually follow to find the same food. You can see these trails by looking for a dotted line made of small black dots. Ants leave this pheromone trail behind as they go from one place to the next, allowing other ants to find their way.
- Ant nests
Ants often build their nests in hidden or inaccessible areas of your home, such as inside walls and under furniture. If you notice an ant hill on the ground (which is a mound made of dirt and ants), or an ant nest in your house, it’s very likely that there are plenty of ants thriving somewhere.
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