The Trick To Effective Pharaoh Ant Control In Jacksonville

Pharaoh Ant Identification & The Dangers They Bring

Pharaoh ants are usually pale, ranging from yellowish to reddish, often with a darker abdomen. They have six legs, antennae and measure approximately 1/16 inches in length. 

Pharaoh ants have been traced to spread over a dozen pathogens, including salmonella, staphylococcus, clostridium, and streptococcus (especially in medical facilities). These ants are known to invade both residential and commercial properties throughout the U.S.

What Attracts Pharaoh Ants To My Jacksonville Home?

The truth is, many different factors may attract Pharaoh ants to your home. Educating oneself on the behaviors of the Pharaoh ant is critical in helping to ensure your home and yard remain as safe as possible throughout the year. The following may lead to Pharaoh ants scouting your home as a desirable location:

Like most pests, Pharaoh ants primarily make their way into homes that supply reliable food and water, especially sweet and fatty foods.

Pharaoh ants prefer humid environments to nest in, such as between walls or behind baseboards, out of sight. They may even nest between linens, refrigerator insulation, and other undetectable locations in the proper environment.

Other species of ants or other insects also risk attracting Pharaoh ants to the home.

Leave The Pest Worries To Jacksonville's Local Professionals

Don't waste time and money trying to get rid of Pharaoh ants on your own; contact the professionals at the first sign of any ants in your home. While most other ant species only have one colony, Pharaoh ants may have multiple nests, making them incredibly difficult to eradicate without experience. For identification and species-specific resolution methods, professional pest services are highly recommended. 

Residential services with Lindsey Pest Services are affordable and guaranteed. For those with any pest-related headache in the home or yard, call the locally-owned pest experts for effective, quick pest management before the problem gets out of control.

Seven Simple Pharaoh Ant Prevention Tips

Simply put, the easiest way to combat Pharaoh ants is to actively prevent them from entering your home in the first place. Lindsey Pest Services recommends the following methods in arming your home against the dangerous Pharaoh ant:

1. Ensure proper food and trash storage throughout the home. Store pantry items in tightly sealed glass or metal containers, and use a trash can with a tightly fitting lid both indoors and outdoors.

2. Keep counters and cupboards free of crumbs. Promptly clean up any food and drink spills. Regularly dispose of indoor trash.

3. Address any excess moisture issues in the home, such as leaky air conditioners or utility pipes. Use a dehumidifier if necessary.

4. Inspect your home's exterior for potential entry points, such as around outdoor utility pipes, foundation cracks, or any additional gaps. Check door and window screens for any tears. Seal any gaps with a silicone-based caulk.

5. Eliminate any standing water outdoors. Turn over or move any receptacles that may regularly collect rainwater.

6. Regularly trim grass, trees, and shrubbery and avoid excess debris build-up in the yard, which may attract ants looking to build a nest—store firewood at least 20 feet away from your home and five feet off the ground.

7. If you see any ants inside your home, call a local pest management company for identification and courses of action.

Providing Pest Control In Greater Jacksonville, FL For More Than 60 Years!

Lindsey Pest Services has served the greater Jacksonville, FL, area for over 60 years, with more than 23,000 satisfied customers. If you are concerned about dangerous pests invading your home or yard this summer, call Lindsey Pest Services to help give you peace of mind as soon as possible. Our expert service technicians will inspect your property for risk and formulate a customer-specific plan of action to best suit your concerns. 

Call Lindsey Pest Services today to request your free inspection!