Ants thrive on dirtiness. You leave food crumbs on the table, or an emptied soda can open, you are bound to find these little pests nibbling their way all over the place. Before diving into any simple measures to cleanse the house of ants, clean up all the surfaces, wipe away the crumbs and make sure there are no dirty dishes in the sink.
Oh, also ants have a sweet tooth. So, be especially aware of any sugar bites out in the open. Ants can sniff those.
Try these tips on how to get rid of ants in your home before you have to call for help. Here are some of our top tips on getting rid of those icky insects. You could potentially save a lot of money!
Know What Ant You’re Dealing With
Take a close-up photo of the ant and look it up online. If you can’t figure out what type of ant it is, try emailing it to your local library or university. They can help to ID the type of ant for you. This can help you figure out a game plan on how to get rid of this specific type of ant.
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