Ants are some of the most common pests for homeowners and businessowners to encounter. An ant infestation can pop up quickly, and you can easily become overwhelmed with just how many can show up seemingly overnight. If you want your ant problem to go away, it’s important to make sure that you notice the signs of a budding ant problem, so you can call in a professional exterminator. Here are some of the top signs you need ant control services.
- You notice ants around your food. One of the most obvious signs that you need ant control services, ants lingering around your food and infesting your pantry can mean you’ve got a big ant problem on your hands. Ants are attracted by not only your leftover food but your pet’s food as well, so make sure to check your pet’s food bowl in addition to your pantry.
- You hear rustling noises in your walls at night. Carpenter ants like to build nests in your walls, so a rustling noise in your walls at night could indicate an ant infestation or a problem with another type of pest. You can also knock on your walls to check if they sound hollow. If they are, it’s possible that carpenter ants have been at work in your walls.
- You see sawdust trails. Sawdust trails around your home or office are a sure sign you need ant control services or another type of pest control. This sawdust is a result of ants burrowing into your wood, which can damage your structure and be a huge pain to deal with.
If you’re tired of an ant infestation making your life difficult, call us here at Overwatch Pest Management and ask us how our ant control services can help you.