In summer, ants leave their hiding places and come out in their grooves. Likewise, Canadians usually witness large ant infestations during the warm season. Typical species of ants found in Canada are Carpenter ants (Camponotus), Fire ants (Myrmica Rubra), Pavement ants (Tetramorium Aespitum), and Pharaohs ants (Monomorium pharaonis).
- Carpenter ants are found damaging furniture, cabinets, or other wood structures.
- Fire ants are not genuinely found in Canada. Instead, it is referred to as a group of ants in the Solenopsis genre.
- Pavement ants love to wrack gardens, lawns, plants or indoors.
- Pharaohs ants infest moist places like kitchens, basements, and restrooms.
Health Issues Caused By Ants
- Ants’ bites can cause pain or itching. Some species leave poisonous formic acid into the victim’s bloodstream when biting. It can result in severe allergic reactions.
- Although ants are not venomous themselves, nevertheless, they are accused of spreading infections through the bacteria they carry.
- They are primarily responsible for causing Salmonella, E.coli, Streptococcus, and some other bacterial infections.
When Should You Use Spray For Ants?
Before using a spray for ants, you should confirm if it is an actual infestation or temporary residence. If ants temporarily need food or water, there is no need to spray. Just clean the surfaces and cover the food. They will ultimately go back to their formicaries.
However, if it becomes mandatory to spray, early morning or late afternoon is the perfect time to do it because ants are usually active. It may take a few hours to a couple of days for the spray to work a hundred percent.
Most ant sprays kill on contact. In this way, most of the colony remains intact no matter which quality you use. This means ants will reinfest the area.
Rather than buying sprays, again and again, you should hire Quality Affordable Pest Control for 100% removal of ants from your property.
What Attracts Ants Towards Your Home?
Usually, ants like to reside outside. However, leftover pieces, uncovered foods, and sugar is an open invitation for them. They infest the places where they find food continuously, like the dining room, kitchen, pet house, or litter.
The second primary purpose is residence. Ants are common in summers and love to live in warmer places. A lovely warm house could be a dream place for them.
What Can You Do To Avoid Them?
- First and foremost, seal the tiny opening in your house. Fill up the cracks in windows and doors to prevent them from entering your property.
- Keep the garbage covered in tight containers or sealed bags.
- Regularly vacuum the area and clean out moist, damp places.
- Clean your kitchen before going to bed.
- Remove all leftovers or litter from your pet.
- Eliminate water sources which could be a big reason for ant infestation
- Keep searching for the new infestation in your yard, plants, shrubs or pavements to get timely rid of them.
- Consult Quality Affordable Pest Control for expert solutions.
Contact us:
If you notice any of these signs, give Quality Affordable Pest Control a call. We are environmentally friendly and have a lot of experience in exterminating pests in Toronto, York, and Durham. Our professional team of exterminators will have a look around your house, inform you how bad the best infestation is and how much damage has already been done. We will then share with you our plan of action to get rid of these pests. Then only after your approval, we will get to getting rid of these pests. Because for Quality Affordable Pest Control, our customers and their ease come first.