Every spring the ants show up. They appear out of nowhere on the kitchen counter, by the back door, all over the patio, and hills are in random places in the backyard. They march around like they own the place. “Where did they come from, and why are they all different?”
Ants have a dormancy period in the winter. Warmer weather drives them out from underground with a serious urge to find food. Queen ants lay eggs to grow the colony, and that means even more energy is used and food is vital.
Scouts are sent out for food, and leave what’s called a pheromone trail behind them. The pheromones are a chemical secreted by the ants that only other ants can smell, and signal them to follow. That trail can start outside and lead directly into your kitchen! These are usually little black ants and will look for food and water anywhere.
And fire ants? Oh, watch out for those large ant hills- they could be fire ants. Trust us when we tell you that you don’t want to step on a hill- the sting on these burn like fire!
“Over-the-counter” bait can help, but it doesn’t necessarily identify where they are coming from, or eliminate their trail.
Call Wiser Smart Pest & Space Solutions today to request an assessment and treatment plan for a smoother start to spring!