How to Manage an Ant Infestation

Unless you’re a spider or a collector of insects, nobody likes ants inside their home. Ants can contribute to a messy home, carry diseases, and invite even more ants—leading to an infestation—a problem that can be nipped in the bud before it begins. But how do you prevent an ant infestation? Or manage one on the verge of breaking out?

Prevention is the best method for managing an ant infestation. Even if you already see several ants in your home, you can remove the food and water sources and protect entry points to control it.

With the help of your local ant exterminator near Lexington, KY, IPM Pest and Termite, our team can assess the situation, eliminate the current ant infestation, and prevent future problems. Learn what you can do and how we can help and contact us to begin the consultation process.

Preventing an Ant Infestation

It’s far less time-consuming, and less expensive to prevent an ant infestation than to hire an ant exterminator. Fortunately, you can complete several practical tasks to eliminate your home as an ant-friendly habitat.

• The first thing to do is seal off any entryways. Ants are tiny, so this can be tricky. Start by trimming any nearby trees or bushes so they’re not touching your house. Seal cracks around the windows or doors and put mesh filters on utility pipes. If it’s hard to get in, they might decide it’s not worth it.

From there, you can reduce the risk of an ant infestation and the risk of other pests by:

• Eliminating food sources: Sweep and vacuum regularly, wipe down counters, empty pet food bowls, store food in pest-proof containers, and wipe down sticky jars of jam or peanut butter. Keep any ripe or overripe fruit in the fridge or eat it immediately.
• Eliminating water sources: If your basement is damp, invest in a dehumidifier. Ensure your sinks aren’t loaded with dirty dishes or dripping water and that gutters are pointing away from your home’s foundation. Clean up any water spilled by kids or pets immediately.

Managing an Existing Ant Infestation

Once the ants are in your house, you can reduce their presence by vacuuming them up and out of the way. But if your home has become a recognized food source by this colony insect, it’s only a matter of time before more come in. Ants leave a pheromone trail that the rest of the ants in the colony can follow, so you need to get rid of the entire ant colony at its source.

IPM Pest and Termite can help with ant extermination near Lexington, KY. We’ll come into your home and inspect the situation to determine the type of ants you have and the best course of treatment. We’ll also discuss what you can do to try to prevent an ant infestation in the future.

We offer a seasonal maintenance program so we can regularly look for potential pest problems, treat and seal small cracks, and treat any pests we find. This gives us a better chance of catching pests before they become a problem and lets us keep your home pest-free year-round.

Contact Us for Ant Extermination Near Lexington, KY

IPM Pest and Termite can help manage your ant infestation problem. We can inspect to see where the ants are coming in and handle the ant extermination near Lexington, KY.

Several pests can cause problems in any season. We’ll gladly work with you to keep your home pest-free. Call us or fill out our online form to schedule an appointment, learn more about our process, or get a quote.

We proudly offer pest control services to the greater Lexington, KY area, including Nicholasville, Versailles, Georgetown, Richmond, and Winchester, KY; and the we serve many Lexington neighborhoods including: Pinnacle, Waterford, Cumberland Hills, Copperfield, Palomar, Masterson Station, Equestrian Woods, and Firebrook. Contact us today!