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New York City Ant Pest Control

The Formicidae family consists of social insects that tend to colonize. There are between 12,000 and 14,000 members of the Formicidae family. One of the most notable Formicidae members is the ant, a small pest with a tri-segmented dark brown, solid black, or reddish/black body. The ant is a social insect that builds colonies of thousands.

The ant’s strongest physical characteristic is its mandibles. The mandibles act like medical forceps or tongs. These tiny pincers are strong enough to gnaw through decaying wood. The mandibles are utilized to burrow tunnels in rotted tree stumps, fence posts, deck railing, and mailbox posts. Once the tunnels are built, the worker ants erect nests inside the tunnels.

The ant’s elbow-shaped antennas have receptors utilized to detect food, hot, cold, and vibration.

Why Is My New York City Home Infested With Ants?

New York City is home to more than 8.4 million (2018) people, dozens of Fortune 500 Companies, and thousands of insect species and rodents. The ant is just one example. Everywhere you look in New York City’s parks and other green areas, you will find an ant mound. If you look closely, you may also find the worker ants responsible for erecting the underground tunnel below the mound of dirt.

When ant colonies are living nearby, you can expect your home to come under attack. Why? Well, it basically has to food shortages, unfavorable weather conditions, and mishaps. When food becomes scarce in the ant’s natural habitat, the ant will be forced elsewhere. If your home is within a few feet of the ant colony, it will be under constant target.

Do Ants Pose Health Risks To Children And Senior Adults?

No, ants themselves do not carry disease or parasites. But, they do pose food- and water-borne illness risks. Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli are just a few examples. Ant-borne illnesses generally begin with the insect ingesting trash, roadkill, other edible materials contaminated with bacteria. Within hours, the contaminated food will be evacuated from the ant’s body and deposited on surfaces that are utilized to prepare food. It may also end up in the family’s food supply

If the newly contaminated food is ingested by one of the household members, foodborne illness is inevitable. The contaminated fecal material deposited on countertops, dining tables, and other surfaces utilized for food preparation can also result in foodborne illness.

How Can I Get Rid Of An Ant Colony In My New York City Home?

We highly recommend our professional pest control, which combines visual inspections, glue traps, and industrial-strength pesticides or insecticides. Every professional ant extermination process begins with a visual inspection of the impacted home. Ant inspections generally begin in areas where food is prepared and served. Ants can be found living underneath kitchen sinks, appliances, and garbage bins.

Does DIY Pest Control Work For Ant Infestations?

Pest infestations, including ants, are very complex. When part of the colony successfully infiltrates your home, there are two colonies to eradicate. Unfortunately. over-the-counter pest control products are not potent enough to eradicate more than a few ants simultaneously, let alone with moderate to severe infestations.

When chemical pesticides are utilized improperly, they pose health risks to humans and animals and environmental risks. Inexperienced individuals should be very cautious when handling, transporting, and administering chemical-based pest control products in and around your home.

When Can I Expect The Exterminator To Perform My Ant Inspection?

This is totally up to you and your family. We are here to take your ant inspection service request, not schedule the appointment to suit our needs and preferences. Our clients can freely choose a date for their visual ant inspection, one that fits their routine, not our routine.

We need up to 48 hours to process pest control service requests in New York City.

Should I Be Concerned About My Children And Chemical Pesticide Exposure?

No, we refuse to treat human- and/or animal-occupied ant-infested homes. You and your family and pets will need to be vacated from the home before treatment is initiated. However, there is one exception to these rules. This exception is eco-friendly pest control. If you opt for organic, natural, or non-toxic pesticides, it will not be necessary to vacate your home before each treatment.

Do I Need Special Pest Control Skills And Tools To Fully Exterminate An Ant Infestation?

No, all you need is our help. Our exterminators are fully trained to handle mile to severe ant infestations. These professionals have combined decades of experience in the pest control industry. This experience is applied to each and every pest control strategy we devise for New Your City consumers.

While you are waiting on the exterminator to arrive, we suggest for you to target your weak pest barrier around your home. Utilize a waterproof sealant, metal sheeting, plywood, and foam insulation to fill in all potential access points, including those around doors, windows, and plumbing pipes

We Offer Ant Control And Exterminations in NYC

Many residents in New York City see ants strolling around their yard. Some people even see them inside of their kitchen. You probably squash them and move on. This is only a temporary solution. Ants can be a serious problem and this problem is further complicated, because it can be difficult to identify the source. Where exactly are they coming from?

How Are Ants Getting Into Your Home?

The truth of the matter is that ants are very intelligent. If they’re able to find a tiny crack, they’ll find a way to infiltrate your home. Below, you’ll find a list of the various ways ants can get inside of your home.

  • Doors and windows
  • Cracks and holes in caulking or walls
  • Cracks in the baseboard
  • And more

Ant colonies are absolutely massive and ants themselves are very tiny. This means that they’re going to be a tough pest to deal with. If you are not proactive, there is a good chance that ants are going to overwhelm you and your family in a matter of weeks. It is very easy to run out and purchase over-the-counter products. Unfortunately, these products are often ineffective and unsafe.

It is vital to understand that there are many species of ants. In order to properly exterminate the ants, you must identify the species and take action accordingly. There is really no universal solution for ants. This is why we highly recommend working with a professional. A professional will have little to no trouble identifying the species and taking action right away.

Knowing When To Call A Professional

So, when should you get in touch with an NYC ant exterminator? When you know for certain that you’re dealing with an infestation, you should call a professional. Make sure that you contact a company that has tons of experience working with ants. Pest control companies will have a wealth of tools at their disposal. They will not target the ants directly. Instead, they’re going to be focused on the colony nest. If you’re looking for a highly skilled ant exterminator in New York City, you should not hesitate to get in touch with us.

We have the most effective treatments and we’ll be able to help you eliminate those ant colonies quicker than anyone else. If you’re unable to identify the source of the ants, you should get in touch with us. We’ll use our expertise to find the source and put a stop to it right away. As soon as you see a group of ants strolling through your kitchen, you should contact us. Ants are going to act quickly. If you do not do the same, that small group of ants is quickly going to turn into a massive horde.

We will not use over-the-counter solutions to deal with the problem. We have legitimate solutions that actually work. They’ve worked for our thousands of previous clients and they’ll work for you as well. Our technicians will analyze the problem and put together a game plan for putting an end to those ants once and for all.

Understanding Ants

Many people do not know it, but ants actually reside in the same family as wasps and bees. This is the case, because ants are going to form colonies. And, they’ll be working together to accomplish a similar goal. The size of a specific colony can vary significantly. Some will have a few dozen ants. Others will have millions of ants. Ants are very intelligent and difficult to eliminate. In fact, eliminating an entire colony is almost impossible on your own.

This is one of the main reasons that we recommend hiring a professional. A few ants can indeed cause physical harm. However, most are harmless.

Our Ant Control Services Excel

In New York City, you’re going to run into many kinds of ants. They’re troublesome and they’re very difficult to eliminate. You could live with them, but that is not recommended. Instead, you’re going to want to get rid of them as quickly as possible. Don’t worry. Our company is here for you. We have the tools and experience needed to deal with any and all ant infestations. We offer free quotes so you know what you’re going to be paying in advance. When you’re ready to take your home back from those pesky ants, you should get in contact with us!

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