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A Clean Kitchen can Help Control AntsAnts are most often found in the kitchens of our homes, most likely as this is where the food is located.
Ants are most often found in the kitchens of our homes, most likely as this is where the food is located. Once ants enter our homes there are a wide variety of both natural and chemical solutions which can be used. It is probably best, however, to do whatever you can to avoid having ants in your kitchen in the first place. One way to discourage ants from entering your home is proper hygiene. Using Hygiene to Prevent Ants
Food is what lures ants into your kitchen. Ants will be more attracted to a kitchen with open food items and crumbs and spills on the counters and floors. You will see less ants in a kitchen that is kept neat than in one with food particles around. Ants will also come in search of moisture, so it is important to keep your kitchen both clean and dry. Removing those things that are attractive to ants from your kitchen will help to keep them out. All types of insects are attracted to a dirty kitchen, and no amount of pesticides will keep them away as long as the kitchen remains dirty. The only way to deter them in the long run is proper hygiene. Food Storage
Proper food storage is one of the most important elements in keeping ants away. Almost all food items should be put away in an air tight container or the refrigerator. The kitchen counters and floors should be swept at least once a day, preferably at the end of the day. Since are most attracted to sweets you will need to take extra caution with those items. A Dry Kitchen
Ants are also very attracted to moisture, which means it is important to keep your kitchen as dry as possible. Spills should be picked up as soon as they happen and you should ensure that the entire kitchen is dry at the end of the day. Cracks
You will want to seal any cracks since this is how ants primarily enter homes. Cracks made from wood should be kept dry. Windows should be properly sealed as well as doorways to prevent them from being an entryway for ants. Seal Entry Points
While it is possible to use various herbal and non-herbal remedies to prevent ants, one of the best ways to keep them out is to seal up any points used by ants to enter your home. While the ants may be attracted by your dirty kitchen, they need to find ways to get in. You need to remedy both problems to eliminate ants from your home. Common Ant Points of Entry
As we stated earlier, ants will seek out those places that have food, moisture, and warmth. This is why they are most commonly seen in the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room. Many ants enter these points with the assistance of tree branches which touch them. Cracks in the walls or flooring, vents, and window sides are all other common points of entry. Cracks in doors and window frames are usually most attractive to carpenter ants as they love moist wood. Getting These Areas Sealed
You should inspect all of the areas listed above and look for evidence of ants. Once you find them you can also locate their nests or colonies by following them back. You can also see which routes they use to enter your home. Morning and evening are the most active time for ants and the best time to look for them. Sprinkle a home remedy such as baby powder or paprika on any entry point that is found to get ants to leave the area. Carefully clean and dry the area once the ants are gone. Fix the crack with cement or another sealant and then sprinkle or spray the area with insecticide. If small tree branches are touching the house cut them back and sprinkle spices or boric acid to prevent them from coming in. You can really eliminate the problem by finding the nest or colony and getting rid of the ants from the source.
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