Ants; the most common pest but definitely not the least annoying. There are usually a few reasons why you could be seeing them in your kitchen. These reasons include freestanding water, the time of year and the food and crumbs left out. Knowing this, here are some tips on how to get rid of ants in the kitchen.
Just like many other pests, ants are attracted to freestanding water. The kitchen has potential to have a lot of spots like that and that’s one of the main reasons ants flock to it. Ants flock to water in sinks, on the floor or counters in order to quench their thirst. They usually go in colonies, too, so that’s probably why you are seeing many of them. In order to rid yourself of these pests, you must clean up water puddles anywhere as soon as they are made.
When ants come marching one by one, it is usually because they sense food or water near them. A lot of the food they snack on comes from the ground where we have dropped crumbs from cooking or eating. That is why it is important to sweep regularly in order detract the ants from your space.
Another reason why ants are attracted to your kitchen is the food that’s left out on the counters or in the sink. They sense it and come running to your kitchen. When cooking, remember to put away ingredients as you go. When you’re done, clean off your plates in order to ensure the ants stay away.
All of these tips work to temporarily keep ants out, but once an ant is in your home, it can live in the walls. It won’t bug you all the time, but they will be there. That is why it is important to get a professional pest control service to permanently get rid of them. Insight Pest Solutions provides guaranteed removal of ants.
If you are seeing ants in your home, call Insight Pest Solutions today to begin treatment to get rid of them and get the best pest control Seattle has to offer.