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Keeping Ants Out of Your Home

Keeping ANTS Out of Your Home what Attracts Ants? Water Ants look for water sources along with food Clean up with a vinegar-water solution or soapy water to eliminate the pheromone trails they leave behind If you see one ant on the counter, an infestation may not be far behind Food Ants are often discovered in kitchens because there is food to be found there Greasy and sugary substances are of particular interest to ants Ants are attracted to spills, grease splatters, and other messes that you might forget to clean up Tips for Preventing Ants at Home Clean the kitchen Clean up as soon as you can after spills and meal preparation Throw out crumbs and wipe up any standing water on the counter or sink Sweep and mop the floors, even in hard-to-reach spots Store food wisely Don't leave food, including fruits and vegetables, out on the counter Store everything in airtight containers, or put it in the fridge Otherwise, ants will still be able to find the food and infest your kitchen Take out the trash If you put food into your trash cans, ants will track it down Empty the garbage more often if you create a lot of food waste Keep your outdoor garbage cans away from your home Put away pet food Ants are not just attracted to human food You may find ants in your pet's food and water dishes if they are on the floor Try placing dishes in racks that keep them off the floor and away from ants Call the professionals If you are having trouble with ants in your house, call in pest control pros The pros will identify the cause of the infestation and advise you on how to stop it They'll also use professional-grade treatments to rid your home of ants Provided by: PAYNEPEST MANAGEMENT Termite & Pest Control Professionals www.paynepestcontroloc.com Sources: http://www.pestworld.org/news-hub/pest-articles/where-do-ants-hide/ http://www.doityourself.com/stry/antinfested#b

Keeping Ants Out of Your Home

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Don’t forget to clean up a spill as soon as it occurs! This can help you avoid an ant infestation or other pest control issue. Check out this infographic to learn more about what you can do.

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