Pavement ants are small, reddish-brown ants about 1/8 inch long usually seen forging along pavements and sidewalks. These ants get their name because they make nests under cracks in pavement, they also infest structures. Often, they build their nests along the side of the garages and houses, especially structure that are constructed on concrete slabs. Pavement ants sometimes build their nest under concrete floors and enter the homes through cracks in the concrete. During the winter pavement ant are not active, however, nests built along or under heated structures remain active. Active ant colony will enter the home forging for food. Save yourself the headache and let our professionals handle it. Talk to the best ant exterminator near you! We serve Aurora, Glen Ellyn, Naperville, Oswego, Plainfield, Yorkville & surrounding cities in DuPage, Will, Kane & Kendall counties. We use EPA approved methods and we are Structural Pest Control certified by the State of Illinois’ Department of Public Health.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Pavement ants from The Best Ants Exterminator Near You!
How do I get rid of pavement ants indoors?
If you have found pavement ants indoors, you can use baits and sprays to kills ants. Also think about sealing entry points, such as cracks in foundations, doors and windows.
Clean up food and water sources to make your home less appealing and prevent future infestations.
What is the best bait for pavement ants?
Pavement ants prefer sweet and greasy foods, so opt for sugar-based or protein-based baits. Some options include Terro Liquid Ant Baits & Advion Ant Gel.
Can pavement ants cause damage? Are they dangerous?
Pavement ants are more of a nuisance than a destructive pest. However, large colonies nesting near foundations or inside walls can sometimes cause structural issues if left untreated.
What Is Your Pavement Ants Control Process?
- Inspection & Evaluation – The first step in our process is a FREE inspection & evaluation where we inspect your home, interior and exterior, to identify the root causes of infestation and create a plan to help you eradicate and manage the ants problem.
- Treatment for Protection: Next, we can perform the treatment at that time, or scheduled appointment date. Our technicians will use EPA approved methods to treat the perimeter of your home. Types of treatment varies, depending on severity of the infestation, landscaping, and structure moisture conditions. For pavement ant, we recommend sealing cracks and crevices, eliminating moisture sources, removing standing water from around the home, trimming trees and bushes away from the house.
- Long-term Prevention: We provide maintenance plans to prevent pavement ants infestation in the future and also provide recommendations on proactive steps you can take to prevent future ant problems.
How do I Control Pavement ants?
Things you can do to prevent pavement ants from infesting your home are proper sanitation, exclusion, and maintenance.
Simple sanitation will not be enough to preventing pavement for invading your home. Caulking around windows and exterior doors frame, caulking under siding at the base of the structure will help reduce the movement of ants into your home. Removing any rotted wood from the structure, store firewood away form the house, fixing leaky roof, leaky windows, or fixing any leaky pipes will make your home less attractive for the pavement ants to invade and nest in your home.
If ants have already infested your property, it’s best to contact a ants pest control service in Naperville, Aurora & surorunding areas to help.
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