How To Get Rid of Moisture Ants
Are you spotting ants roaming freely throughout your home and finding them in moist areas? If so, you are probably battling with moisture ants. This species of ants live in damp, humid environments and are often discovered when homeowners are remodeling their homes. Moisture ants thrive in temperate rich environments prone to humidity behind walls, wet spots, and rotten materials like wood. Moisture ants are easy to spot because of their large-sized and light red/dark brown bodies. However, their hiding spots allow them to damage the structure of the home without you even knowing.
3 Things an Exterminator Does To Get Rid of an Ant Infestation
Let’s face it, we all have battled ants invading our homes. Granted, they are the top most common household pests because of their tiny bodies and sensitivity to smell, which serves as an advantage to crawl right into your cozy home. Whether you’ve got ants in the kitchen, the bathroom, or living space, getting rid of them may be easier than you think.
Before we dive into this article’s topic, we want to remind you of everything you love about living in the Carolinas or Virginia. Do you love the weather, the year-round mild temperatures, the occasional snowfall, and the way the mist rests in the valleys of the foothills? Do you love having access to the mountains and thousands of miles of hiking and mountain biking trails? Do you love the Virginia Creeper Trail, the New River Trail, and all the greenways in every small town and region? Do you love the thriving economy and welcoming thousands of new neighbors who relocate to this special place?
We wanted to remind you of those good things because in this article we’re discussing ants.
It has probably happened to you: you returned home from work or vacation to find thousands of tiny creatures have invaded your house. Maybe you poured a bowl of cereal only to find that there was a new disgusting flavor. Maybe you saw them marching through a container of muffins you thought you sealed tight. Maybe you see them crawling along your wall in a bizarre pattern, going in and out through the tiniest crack or shut window that just doesn’t quite close all the way.
Upon seeing this tiny plague, you may have gone on a smashing spree. Otherwise, you probably searched the internet or asked loved ones for every home remedy on the books. Unfortunately, ants have been doing what they do for thousands of years. They are not easily deterred. In this article, we want to help you with some solutions for how to prevent ants from invading your home and what to do when you encounter them.
It is cold here in western North Carolina and southwest Virginia. We have already dealt with rounds of snow and ice, and the disruptions that come with winter weather. There is still a long way to go before spring.
You might be thinking, at least winter kills all the begs, creepy-crawlies, and insects; however, in our area, pests can persist at your home or business all year long. It is a myth that bugs all die or hide when the temperature drops below freezing. There are some that take the winter off, like mosquitoes, but there are others that either take their place or come out specifically for the cooler temperatures. In this article, we are helping you identify common winter pests, and helping you know what you can do to get them out of your hair.