Ant Identification

Are ants dangerous?

Most ant species are nuisance pests and pose no threat to people or property. Pavement ants and acrobat ants are both examples of nuisance ants. They are unpleasant to deal with and will contaminate food, but they aren’t a significant danger to your family or home. There are, however, some species of ants that are considered dangerous, such as carpenter ants. They pose a significant danger to property. Carpenter ants are attracted to water-damaged and decaying wood. They are common home invaders and are often found tunneling through and nesting inside structural wood. If an infestation is allowed to continue for a long time, their damage becomes significant and costly to repair.

Why do I have an ant problem?

Ants have the potential to become a problem on any property that offers access to food, water, and shelter. Clogged gutters, leaky fixtures, open garbage cans, gardens, compost piles, woodpiles, trees, dense vegetation, and pet food attract ants to your property. Once on your property, they will find their way into your home foraging for food through cracks and crevices in exterior walls. Some species also invade homes when the weather outside becomes too hot, cold, dry, or wet for them to live comfortably. Both carpenter ants and acrobat ants are attracted to areas of moisture and water damage. Their presence can be an indicator of water damage or moisture issues somewhere in your home.

Where will I find ants?

Ants live in a variety of locations including in suburban, urban, and rural areas. They typically nest outside, but oftentimes find their way inside homes and other buildings where they may stay and build satellite nests to help expand their colonies. Ants living outside nest underneath soil, under mulch, in piles of wood, in cracks found in pavement and sidewalks, along fence lines, and in garden areas. They also nest underneath fallen trees, tree limbs, landscaping ties, or inside tree stumps. Ants nesting inside place their nests under floors, behind baseboards, inside insulation, in crawlspaces and wall voids, and in structural wood (carpenter ants). Some species like to build nests behind large appliances and heating systems.

How do I get rid of ants?

The best way to control and prevent ants is with the help of a qualified and experienced pest professional in Port Huron. At Eco Pest Control, our knowledgeable technicians provide the effective and environmentally-responsible residential and commercial pest control services needed to rid your Michigan property of ants. Eco Pest Control is committed to exceeding customer expectations and using state-of-the-art solutions to get rid of ants and prevent their return. To learn more about getting rid of ants at your Port Huron or Imlay City area home, reach out to Eco Pest Control.