Ant Prevention Tips
Get rid of pests—then keep them away by following these easy tips. Ants, cockroaches and other general pests need food and water, and they need a way to gain access to your home. Since they can be very persistent, you need to be just as persistent. By taking some simple steps to help control nuisance pests, you can be part of the solution.
Inside Tips:
- Clean up spilled food and beverages.
- Diligently take out the trash.
- Rinse out jars and containers before you place them in trash cans and recycling bins.
- Pick up and store your pet's food before going to bed.
Outside Tips:
- Seal doors and windows.
- Keep rain gutters clean to prevent moisture inside walls.
- Trim trees and shrubs away from your house; ants can use limbs as "bridges" to gain access.
- Put firewood up off the ground and away from your house.
A Termidor® termiticide/insecticide application can only be performed by a licensed pest control professional. Users must always read and follow label directions.