Ant Exterminators In Long Island, NY
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Ants rank among the top nuisances in the United States, with their ability to multiply rapidly and invade spaces in vast numbers. Tackling these infestations on your own can prove daunting, if not impossible, given their complexity and scale.
Fortunately, for homeowners and business owners on Long Island, there's no need to face this challenge alone. EM Pest Control has a dedicated team of knowledgeable ant exterminators to deliver safe and efficient treatments against ant infestations.
Common Ants Throughout Long Island
Ants are social insects that live together in large colonies, work together like a well-oiled machine, and maintain multiple nesting sites making them pests that are tricky to control and prevent. Ants have become some of the most common household pests and regularly make themselves comfortable in our homes. A few of our area’s most common and problematic ant species include Pavement Ants, Odorous Ants, and Carpenter Ants.
Why Do I Have an Ant Problem?
The most common attractants for ants are sources of food, water, and shelter. The presence of these things on your property can lead ants to invade your property, and once on your property, it is only a matter of time before those ants find their way into your home while foraging for food sources.
Ants can also be attracted to clogged gutters, leaky outdoor fixtures, unsecured garbage cans, woodpiles, pet food, compost piles, and outdoor eating areas.
Where Are Ants Commonly Found?
Ants primarily nest outdoors but will also nest indoors as well. Their favorite nesting sites vary with their species.
- Carpenter ants prefer to nest in open sunny areas like parks, yards, and golf courses.
- Odorous house ants prefer to nest in shallow soil beneath stones, boards, logs, mulch, and debris.
- Pavement ants' nest in the damp soil next to sidewalks, driveways, foundations, and spaces in masonry walls.
As ants move around your yard searching for food and water sources or if the weather becomes too harsh, ants will move indoors through spaces they find in our home’s exterior. Once inside, they nest in wooden structures, walls voids, and insulation.
How Can I Prevent Ants in the Future?
- Keep lids on trash cans, keep outdoor eating areas free of leftover food, and maintain front yard and backyard.
- In your home, eliminate their ability to find crumbs by regularly vacuuming, removing trash, and storing food in the fridge or containers with locking lids.
- Remove areas of standing water in your yard and fix leaky pipes and fixtures in your home.
- Get rid of fallen trees, tree stumps, and excess woodpiles from your yard where ants, especially Carpenter ants, could nest.
- Seal cracks in the foundation of your home, install door sweeps, and make sure weatherstripping is around windows and doors to help keep ants out of your house.
How Do I Get Rid of Ants?
Ants are frustrating and difficult to get rid of. The best way to eliminate these ants from your yard or home is with the help of the pest professionals at EM Pest Control. We are a local pest control company committed to excellence and understanding the needs of home and business owners throughout Long Island, Queens, and Brooklyn. We are committed to eliminating ants and other pesky pests and providing our customers with peace of mind.