A common pest in homes around the UK, ant infestations can be more than a nuisance. These are also unhygienic and can cause a range of problems and issues. But what are these problems? And why should you seek professional help for domestic ant infestations?
What problems do ant infestations cause?
Ants can cause a number of different problems and issues, despite their small size. These problems often include:
- Contaminating food sources
- Anxiety and discomfort
- Contaminating food sources
One of the most significant problems that an ant infestation can cause is the contamination of food sources. Once ants have entered the home environment, they will be attracted to any food items available, leaving behind a trail of pheromones that will lead other ants to the same spot. This can quickly lead to a large number of ants in the home, swarming over food, making it unsafe for consumption due to potential contamination.
Anxiety and discomfort
In addition to the unhygienic conditions associated with ant infestations, these can also lead to anxiety and discomfort. With ants crawling across your floors, on counters, worktops or in cupboards, it can be difficult to relax in your own home. This is often even more problematic for people with a phobia of insects.
What are the causes of ant infestations?
Ant infestations can be caused by a number of different factors, which include:
- Available food
- Available water
- Structural issues
Available food
Because, as discussed above, ants are attracted to food, any food crumbs, even small amounts, can be a beacon to ants, leading them into your home. Improperly stored food, small amounts of crumbs, and spills, are all factors that can lead ants into the home. As a result, it is very common for the kitchen to be the first place that an ant infestation takes hold.
Available water
Water is also another attractive feature for ants, especially in the warm summer months when water may be more difficult to find outside. Leaks, pipes, and areas of standing water can all attract ants, which makes bathrooms and basements a common space for ant infestations.
Structural issues
As well as food and water attracting ants into the home, there has to be an entry point. Structural issues like cracks in walls, gaps around windows and doors, and poorly sealed foundations provide easy entry points for ants. Once inside, you may find that they establish nests in wall cavities, under floors, or within insulation, creating colonies that can spread across the home, increasing the size and scale of the infestation.
Choose professional help for domestic ant infestations
Hiring a professional team can be an effective way to tackle domestic ant infestations. The benefits of this include:
- Expertise and experience
- Preventative measures
- Expertise and experience
Choosing a professional team for your ant infestation can be very effective for getting the treatment right. A professional team, like us here at Wipeout UK, have the expertise and experience to identify the type of ant, to understand their behaviour patterns, and to implement the right course of action to tackle the infestation. As a result, you can count on our exceptional results.
Preventative measures
A professional team like us here at Wipeout UK can also make you aware of any preventative measures you should take following the treatment plan. This can help to ensure that the ants do not return, by identifying the entry points and sealing these, improving food storage, and making you aware of any other steps that you can take for your individual circumstances.
For professional pest control you can count on for long lasting and effective results, we are the team you can count on here at Wipeout UK. Why not get in touch today to find out more about our range of services and how we can help?