How do I prevent future ant issues in my Florida home and yard?

Once you’ve gone through the painstaking efforts of ending an ant infestation in your house, the last thing you’ll want to do is deal with another one. Unfortunately, this is exactly what happens to many homeowners in Florida. Many different ant species live all throughout our state and they’re always going to rely on our houses for food and shelter. If you want to avoid future ant issues in the home, there are a few preventive measures you can take.

The best step you can take to prevent ant infestations in the house is what is known as “habit modification.” By changing elements of your Florida home and yard, you can make them less appealing to ants, mitigating the risk of future invasions. Ants come into our yards and houses either to build nests or because they’re searching for food and water. If you make it harder for ants to come by these necessities, it’s less likely they’ll settle on your property.

For starters, make sure your food is inaccessible to ants. Keep dry foods in airtight containers and clean your kitchen regularly so tasty crumbs aren’t left out for ants to feast on. Try to remove sources of standing water, too; avoid leaving pet water bowls outside your home and fix any leaking pipes before they create puddles than ants can drink from.

It’ll be almost impossible to keep ants out of your yard, but you can deter them from coming too close to your house by removing possible areas of refuge. Avoid planting shrubs right next to your house and never leave piles of brush or firewood sitting nearby.

Of course, the most reliable way to prevent ant issues in your home is to hire a Florida ant exterminator. Using a combination of habitat modification, deterrent installation, and pesticide applications, professional pest control technicians can minimize ant activity on your property. Reach out to Pest Control Solutions & Services today if you need ant prevention services in the Tampa Bay area!

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