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Ants(small)
Small Ants
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What is an ant?
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Why do i have them?
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Are they dangerous?
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How do i get rid of ants?
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Can i do it myself
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How soon can you get here?
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Is the treatment safe?
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How can i prevent this in the future?
What Is An Ant?
Ants in Detroit, Cleveland , and ohio are social insects from the family of formicidae, that live in large colonies, usually underground. Currently over 12,000 different species of ant are classified with upper estimates of about 14,000 species, They are easily identified by their elbowed antennae, and a distinctive body structure that creates a narrow waist. What makes ants so successful is the fact that they live for and work toward a common goal, which is that of caring for atleast 1 queen and other ants in the colony. This shared purpose makes them a particularly tenacious pest that has great success in foraging to feed the queen and the young.
Why Do I have them?
An ant colony will normally be established outside in a underground nest, with numbers of ants ranging from a few dozen to tens of thousands. Ants prefer to live outside and the usaul reason for finding them indoors is because they are foraging for food- hundreds of feet from the nest in some cases. Ants can be very resolute pest and will many different ways to get into your home, coming in from gaps in the door frames, eaves, window frames, utility lines and plumbing.
Are They Dangerous?
Generally no, ants are not dangerous. The primary concern for most ants is always to cause a nuisance or damage in some cases, but even though they can contaminate food sources they are not known for carrying diseases.
How Do You Get Rid Of Ants?
Ants may be difficult to eradicate because they have many nests that are all interlinked. In the treatment process, if one of the nests in the network is missed then it is possible for the ants to recover and rebuild. Our small ant program includes all the necessary inspections and treatments to eradicate your ant problems and stop them from reappearing. Contact us today to learn more about the services in your area
Can I Do It Myself?
Due to the complexities of the treatment process and the time needed to treat infestations, many homeowners are not typically successful in eradicating ants. Many remedies that enable you to "Do it Youself "and get rid of ants simply do not work because the chemicals are ineffective. Remember if mixed improperly or misused, pesticides can be dangerous to people and pets.
How Soon Can I Get Here?
Contact L.W Pest Control immediately for an appointment. In many cases we respond in 24-48 hours.
Is The Treatment Safe?
L.W Pest Control follows very stringent guidelines for the product so that it poses no threat to people, pets ,or plants. L.W Pest Control ensures that all are products are registered by the EPA and our proffessional service technicians will inform you of any specific safety measures that are required.
How Can I Prevent This In The Future?
Although ant problems can be hard to prevent because they can be expert and tenacious foragers, keeping food stored in air tight containers, cleaning counter tops and not allowing dirty dishes to pile up will all help to reduce the problem. Continued attention to the pest and treatment as required as essential steps against small ants.