Ants, Ants, And More Ants

Pest control professionals in Ocean County, NJ are receiving many calls from customers whose homes are under attack by different types of ant invaders.  Ants which normally forage for food and water outdoors are finding their way indoors as the summertime progresses for a variety of reasons.

Like every other living creature, ants are always in need of food, water, and good shelter from the elements.

When the temperature rises and the lack of rain hits New Jersey, ants will find their way into homes via any crack or crevice.  You may or may not notice an ant scout or two, but once a good food and/or water source has been discovered, ants will release a pheromone trail that will invite other ants into your abode.  It will not take long for a new nesting site to be established under floors, in walls, behind cabinets, or behind baseboards.

Hard summer rains that disturb or destroy outdoor ant nesting sites are also problematic for ant colonies.  Ants that nest under leaf litter or in other low lying nests can have their nesting sites flooded with a strong summer rain.  Once flooded, ants will collect their larvae and search for their closest cover which is often a NJ home.

Store bought chemicals are not recommended for ant infestations as they only work on the surface and do not kill the remainder of the colony or the queen.  Hiring a pest control professional in Ocean County, NJ is the only way to keep ant infestations on the interior or exterior of your home under control.

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