Ants are some pretty tough pests to get rid of. The rebuilding often takes a couple of years, so you treat for a population explosion, kill 90% of the family, and you do not see any of these insects the next year. Perhaps you do not see any for the next two years. Then all of a sudden, the ants are all over your kitchen on fine spring day, and you are left wondering where they came from.
Ants are the creatures of habit like the most insects are. They mostly travel in lines straight to a source of the food and get back to their colony. It is because the colony scouts go out to find food, and they leave a pheromone trail as they travel. Once they find the foo, they inform the gatherers to follow this trail and bring back the food found at the end. That’s why you often see two columns of ants, one going toward the food, and the other carrying food back home.
You need to understand that different baits are formulated for different species of ants, and you need to learn the proper places to position the baits, so that the bugs do not develop a condition we call ‘becoming bait shy’ which means they figure out that it is not food that is healthy for them and they leave it alone.
You can learn the techniques for ant control to recognize what kind of ant is pestering you, how to find the colony entrance, and how and where to place the bait for the best results. If you have an invasion, you understand the frustration of trying to get rid of these pests. You need to learn a pest control process for controlling ants. It is fairly simple once you know how to do it.
A good remedy against ants in the house is the use of vinegar. In order to prepare the solution, you are required to mix the equal amount of water and vinegar. Sprinkle it on the places which are most common for the ants such as food storage and preparation areas. In other rooms, you can also use glass cleaner. I ensure that it is the best ant killer when it comes to home remedies.
The method mentioned above is safe to use for your family and helpful at the same time. Please, let us know if you need any additional information about eliminating the ant infestation in your house.
