Ant Exterminator in Mooresville, NC
At Noosa Pest Management, we provide pest control services to help Mooresville residents get rid of ant infestations once and for all. While ants are tiny, their colonies can be quite large, and infestations can cause major problems.
If you’ve noticed a large number of ants, ant trails, piles of sawdust, or wood or electrical damage in your home, you might be dealing with an ant infestation. For effective ant extermination, get in touch with Noosa Pest Management online or call 704-499-9922.
Types of Ants in Mooresville
Mooresville is home to numerous ant species. These include odorous house ants, Argentine ants, pharaoh ants, ghost ants, acrobat ants, carpenter ants, and fire ants. The more you know about the differences between these ants, the easier it will be to send them packing.
Odorous House Ants
Our ant exterminators are frequently called in to deal with odorous house ants. When stepped on, these ants create a foul smell. Odorous house ants are often found in homes, and because they can have more than one queen in a single colony, their numbers are higher.
Argentine Ants
Argentine ants are similar to odorous house ants in that they have more than one queen per colony, greatly boosting the colony’s reproductive rate. New colonies also form at a rapid pace, creating massive infestations.
Fire Ants
Fire ants are an especially worrisome type of ant in Mooresville. There are two basic types: native and imported. Both are aggressive. Fire ants have painful stings, which can even result in death for people who are allergic.
Typically, fire ants build their nests outside in large mounds with several entrances. Fire ants come out of these mounds quickly in swarms. They can destroy electrical wires, causing a great deal of damage.
Carpenter Ants
If you have decaying or dead wood in or around your home, you may find a nest of carpenter ants. They’re often found in wooded areas.
Carpenter ants are 3/8- to 1/2-inch long and come in two main varieties: black and dark red with a black abdomen. Black carpenter ants cause more damage.
Carpenter ants create extensive networks of tunnels (galleries) in wood, which can damage the walls of your home and require expensive repairs. If you notice tiny mounds of sawdust or hear a crackling sound, this can be a sign of an infestation.
Problems Ants Can Create
Ants might seem generally harmless, but they can create a lot of issues, especially in large numbers. They can weaken the wood in your home, warping window frames and door frames and severely damaging structural integrity. They can also eat through electrical wires, causing home appliance malfunctions and power outages.
Ant bites and stings can be painful and can cause allergic reactions, leading to itchiness, swelling, and other symptoms. Additionally, ants can bring bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella into your home—and into your food. An infestation can also cause a great deal of daily stress, negatively affecting your quality of life.
Ways to Keep Ants Away
There are a number of options when it comes to DIY ant control for Mooresville residents. Ants love water sources, so make sure that none are easily available to them. Clean up standing water, and fix any drips in your home.
Maintaining cleanliness is key. Clean your dishes promptly after every meal, and vacuum and wipe down areas carefully to remove any crumbs. Don’t leave food out, and keep your food in tightly sealed containers. Keep all trash cans sealed, and take out the trash regularly.
Fill in any holes and cracks in your walls, window frames, and door frames. Keeping all windows and doors closed can also make a major difference.
If there are any trees or shrubs that are in contact with your home, it can be easier for ants to come in. Trim this greenery away, and move any wood piles away from the perimeter of your home.
Ant control methods can also be effective for keeping ants away. Applying essential oils like peppermint oil around windows and doors can repel ants, as can citrus juice. Vinegar-water mixtures and coffee grounds are other examples of DIY ant-repellent options.
Ants’ pheromone trails (which they use to guide other ants to food sources) can be disrupted with pepper, cinnamon, cloves, chili powder, chalk, flour, or talc in your pantry and near your doors and windows.
Our Mooresville Ant Pest Control Strategies
As pest control experts, we’re well-equipped to fight ant infestations in Mooresville using a variety of methods. We’ll first inspect your property, searching for ant colonies, potential entry methods, and anything that may be attracting ants.
Next, we’ll determine the type or types of ants that are infesting your property. After gathering this essential information, we’ll devise the optimal approach for your ant control needs.
This customized plan can involve:
- Spot treatments in the area around a concentrated infestation. These residual sprays limit chemical use and have long-lasting ant extermination effects.
- Baiting systems with baits that are poisonous to ants. Once an ant finds the bait, it will bring it back to the nest, causing damage to the entire colony.
- Application of pest-control products around the perimeter of your home. These products eliminate ants effectively for three to six months.
If requested, we can even come back between scheduled visits to provide ant control services at no charge! Providing optimal service is our top priority.
Choose Noosa for Mooresville Ant Control
Fred Wingate, Chief Bugman at Noosa Pest Management, prioritizes the safety and happiness of our community. As a proud partner of the EPA, we limit the use of harmful products and provide eco-friendly lower-impact natural pest control solutions whenever possible. Our pest management professionals are highly trained in state-of-the-art ant pest control solutions and will be happy to perform an inspection of your property.
To find out more about our Mooresville ant control services—contact Noosa Pest Management online or call 704-499-9922. The sooner you get in touch, the sooner we can help you get rid of your ant infestation!
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