Pest Control Methods Used for Ants

Ants live in permanent nests where they have a complex social structure.

Ants live in permanent nests where they have a complex social structure. Various types of ants will build their nest in different locations which some preferring soil, some wood, some under tiles or concrete, some in roof voids, and others in wall cavities. Ants will go almost anywhere in search of food. While most ants are simply an annoyance as they crawl around your kitchen there are others that are capable of delivering severe bites.

Ant Species and Control Methods It is very important to first determine which species of ant you have in your home. This will make is easier to find an effective treatment method. For ants that live in wall cavities permethrin dust is a particularly effective treatment method. Wall cavities are filled will permethrin to bait the ants. The dust as well as an insect growth regulator is placed in areas of high insect growth.

The bait that is now available is specialist and better granulated. Bait can be placed both inside and outside the home. For a medium sized residence it can take between three and six months for bait to eliminate ants from the area. Of course there are a variety of factors that can affect this time table including the environment and the severity of the infestation. Toxic sprays are often used in connection with permethrin dust to prevent any eggs in the house from hatching.
 

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