Nobody wants to have a large number of insects of any type in their home. This is especially true when it comes to Carpenter Ants Freehold NJ nests, as these nests are built in the wood of the home and can damage its structure. Contrary to what some people think, these ants don’t actually eat wood. However, they remove it to make the galleries and tunnels that form their nests. Understanding more about these ants may make it easier to keep them out of your home.
Food Sources
Minimizing the availability of foods that Carpenter Ants Freehold NJ colonies rely on can help to limit the risk they’ll choose to make their home in your home. They typically eat foods that are high in protein or sugar, such as pet food, meat, jelly, honey, sugar, maple syrup, or any other sweets. Don’t leave these lying around in the open where ants can get to them.
Proper Living Conditions
Next, carpenter ants are less likely to move into areas where the living conditions aren’t suitable. For parent colonies, which are the main colonies where the queen and the eggs stay, this means moist wood, such as rotting wood or wood in areas of the homes where there’s an undiscovered or untreated water drip or leak. The bathroom is a common area, as is the attic and in the kitchen behind dishwashers or sinks. They also choose to live in spaces that are already hollow, such as between the walls.
Entrances
It’s best if you can keep these ants from getting into the home in the first place. Keeping tree branches and bushes away from the house means they can’t crawl onto the roof and find entrance there, and they’re less likely to crawl to windows. Keeping the home in good condition and watching for any holes in the walls or near the foundation where these pests can enter will help minimize the risk they’ll decide to enter the home.
Extermination
Once a nest is established, it can be hard to remove for a homeowner. It’s better to call in a trained professional that will be able to locate the nest itself and be trained in the use of the appropriate chemicals and other methods for getting them out of the home.
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