Keeping Ants Out: Your Oklahoma City Ant Control Guide
Carpenter Ants
Pavement Ants
Little Black Ants
Thief Ants
Thief ants are yellow to bronze in color, and they’re very small at only 1/32 to 1/20 inch long. They make their nests in the soil or in wood, and may venture inside homes to search for food. They love eating meat, cheese, oil, and other greasy foods, and can become a major nuisance if they move into your kitchen.
How to Control Ants
To discourage ants from coming into your home, eliminate food sources that could attract them. Sweep your kitchen floor, wipe the counters regularly, and ensure your garbage can has a lid. Store foods in pest-proof containers or in your fridge. Avoid leaving dirty dishes in your sink and clean your kitchen sink frequently.
You should also seal any cracks or crevices that ants could use to enter your home. This could include the gaps under doors or cracks in the foundation.
Existing ant infestations can be controlled by locating and destroying the colony — but this is easier said than done. Each ant species has different nesting habits and responds to different types of baits, so you must correctly identify the ant species before you can effectively treat the colony.
Preventing and controlling ant problems can be very difficult. For help protecting your home from ants, trust the Oklahoma City ant control experts at Armor & Shield.
