Are Ants Dangerous?

Ants are certainly an annoyance, but are they dangerous in any way?

If you see an Ant occasionally, well that is no big deal, but certain types of Ants can cause real problems if they are not controlled. Ants can contaminate your food with bacteria, and certain types of Ants (like this guy called a Carpenter Ant) which is common here in Philadelphia, can hollow out wood causing damage to the structure of your house.

Everyone gets the occasional Ant in their house —Insects can gain entry through open doors or windows, so you are never going to prevent random ant visits completely. A sudden Ant infestation, though, does not just happen randomly. Ants are constantly on the hunt for food and water to return to their colony, so your kitchen is the most common spots to find Ants.

Ants like sweets and proteins, just like us, which leaves our kitchens particularly vulnerable to an infestation. In addition to the crumbs and spills we leave behind, our sinks provide a water source, which Ants need to survive.

Here are a few preventative measures you can apply to discourage your unwelcome ant guests.

• Clean up food spills before ants discover them
• Store fruit in the fridge and all other food in airtight containers
• Clean out trash cans frequently
• Always keep your pet food bowls clean
• Your indoor plants, check them for visitors

We can determine if you have a problem with your unwelcome Ant guests. Evans Pest Control helps you with Ants and all pests, we have an easy process to get your pests under control, we can get to you the next day, and we are affordable, so call us today at (267) 582-2687, get your questions answered, and your Ant problem under control.