Ants are the most common household pest. However, most ant species are harmless to humans. However, some ant species are harmful enough to cause irritation, swelling, pain, and allergic reactions. Moreover, ants carry various bacterias that are responsible for many infections.
These bacteria stick to ant hair and spread infections, including diarrhea, cholera, and dysentery.
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Here is a complete guide for homeowners to get rid of summer ants:
Keep Your Home Clean
Ants usually invade homes searching for food, water, and shelter—a lovely warm house is an excellent place for ants to stay. To keep ants out of your home, the first step is to clean the household. Seal all the entry points from where they can enter.
Always cover food and place cooked items in the refrigerator. Uncooked items should go into tight containers or sealed bags.
Natural Methods to Remove Ants
No matter what the problem is! Most people seek natural home remedies before using chemical products. Likewise, many natural items keep the ants away from your home.
White Vinegar
Mix 50% white vinegar and 50% water, then wipe the ants. This method not only helps irradicate the ants but also prevents further infestation.
Essential Oils
Essential Oils repel ants through their vital essence. Peppermint, cinnamon, lemon, and neem essential oils are best for removing ants.
Detergents
You can use hand soap, liquid detergents, or glass cleaner to prevent ants from entering your home. This is because ants have poor eyesight and mostly navigate things by their sense of smell.
Diatomaceous Earth (Silicon Dioxide)
Diatomaceous Earth (DE) is silica dust containing fossilized remains of diatoms, ancient aquatic animals. In fact, DE is not poisonous itself. It actually works by pulling out oils from pest bodies. It drains ant bodies and kills them.
How to use it? Sprinkle DE anywhere you see ants infesting your home or outside. It is beneficial, natural, and safe for animals and humans. However, it could be messy, and being can cause respiratory irritation or skin allergies.
Ant Baits, Traps, and Sprays
Ant baits, traps and sprays are the most effective and convenient methods to irradicate ant infestation.
- Ant baits are covered pods that contain concealed poison. They are placed in ants’ trafficking areas or near their infestation. Ants carry them to their colony, and it kills them when they consume them.
- Ant traps also contain poison and work just like baits. Nevertheless, they trap ants and kill them.
- Ant sprays consist of solid chemicals and are effective for indoor and outdoor use. It kills on contact and works quickly.
Hire a Professional Pest Eliminating Company
If the infestation is too big to handle by yourself, it is advised to ask for help from professional pest control companies in your area. Quality Affordable Pest Control company is actively working in Toronto, York, and Durham regions helping homeowners with pest-free houses.