Ants

Most ants perfer to nest outside in an undisturbed location. They need certain climate factors in order to survive, such as a food source, a place to build, and good weather conditions. Fire ants and leaf cutter ants are the only ones that will build a visible mound in your yard. So that means the other types will inhabit in hollowed moist wood, like tree stumps, mulch in flower beds, and fence posts. However, these persistent creatures can build in sound wood under homes and in walls. Nests are usually found where water leakage can occur like around bathtubs, sinks, roof leaks, poorly flashed chimneys, or poorly sealed windows and door frames. It is important to perform through inspections of your home and repair any and all holes and cracks that might lead outdoors. When inspecting look for any possible food sources for the ants. Any wood is a potential colony for ants, firewood needs to be stacked away from the home, and elevated off the ground if possible. Leaf piles, mulch beds, and pine straw are also an ant favorite. Regular maintenance in the yard including trimming bushes/hedges, trees (anything that can serve as a bridge to your structure), cleaning out gutters, raking and disposing of leaves and pine straw are essential to maintaining an ant free home. After the inspection is performed and the ants are located then proper control measures will be taken in order to eliminate them from your home.