Ants are one of the biggest nuisances that you might find one day in your Pasco County kitchen. In order to get rid of ants, it’s important to make your home as unattractive to them as possible. In order to achieve this, try these three tips:

• Seal up entry points. These pests can easily fit through most openings, which is why it’s important to have properly-fitted doors, windows with tear-free screens, and no cracks in your foundation. Try weather stripping for doors and apply caulk to crevices in foundations. 

• Keep things tidy. Ants are primarily looking for sweet and sugary foods, so clean up after crumbs, disinfect food residue, take out the trash before it piles up, rinse jars before recycling them, and always store leftovers in secure containers. 

• Address issues with moisture. If you spot any problematic pipes or faucets, fix them. It’s also key to tend to leaky downspouts as well.

Sometimes despite your best efforts, ants may still become an issue in your home. If they do, or if you’re looking to prevent these situations, look no further than EcoSmart Pest Solutions. We provide local homeowners with quarterly residential pest control that works to keep ants out of the home no matter the time of year. If ant control would benefit your home, please contact us today.