Fighting Ant Armies In Illinois
Ants are mysterious pests. It is easy to understand why so many Illinois homeowners get frustrated by them. They can come out of nowhere, mobilize in a matter of minutes, and keep coming no matter what you throw at them. Let's take a look at some of the things homeowners try that should get rid of ants but end up falling short.
Ant Bait
You would think that this would be the perfect solution, and it is. Professionals use bait to solve ant problems all the time. The problem is, it isn't a simple matter of selecting a bait, setting some traps, and calling it a day. When homeowners attempt to get rid of ants with bait, it often leads to frustration.
Ant Spray
This should work. There are hundreds of ant sprays available for purchase. If it didn't work, those companies would go out of business, wouldn't they? The problem is, spray can seem to work. You can spray some ants and kill them. But, don't be surprised when more ants come the next day and the next day after that. Spraying doesn't address the colony that sent those ants and it can cause a colony to split into two or more colonies when ant workers sense danger, making your problem worse.
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Natural Ant Control
There are many natural ways to kill ants or clean them up when they get in but, like ant spray, they don't address the colonies sending ants into your home. This leads to ongoing frustration or worse.
Ant Threats
There are three ways ants can be a threat. They can spread harmful bacteria around, they can sting, and they can damage the wood inside a home. All ants can do the first, but only a handful are known for spreading bacteria. Top of the list is pharaoh ants, which commonly spread salmonella, staphylococcus, clostridium, and streptococcus. The ants that sting us are fire ants and, for some people, a sting from a fire ant can cause a serious allergic reaction. The ants that damage the wood inside homes are called carpenter ants. All ants can be a threat. That is you mustn't fight ants alone. When you invest in professional ant control, you get real results.
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