Southeast Michigan, Metro Detroit & Ann Arbor Area Ant Treatment

How to Identify an Ant Infestation?

Ants are sneaky and can be almost impossible to remove once they enter your home. Depending on the size and species, you can have a huge ant problem on your hands in a matter of days.

Ants consist of many different species and come in many different sizes and colors. In the Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor, MI areas, acrobatic, carpenter, odorous, pharaoh, slab, and thief ants are the most common. These common household ants range from as small as a large pinhead up to half an inch in size. Common ants found in Michigan come in shades of black, brown, or red.

The best way to spot an ant infestation is to spot an ant in common areas of your home or business. Most ant infestations begin near a food source. Depending on the type of ant, you may also see piles of sawdust or dirt in your home or yard. These are often signs that ants have taken up residence nearby.

Why You Might Have Ants

Ants, like most creatures, are looking for shelter and a food source. Unfortunately, your Detroit Metro and Ann Arbor home probably offers both shelter and food. Food is the most common reason why ants have invaded your home.

When ants find a food source, the scout ant leaves a pheromone trail which lead the workers to their future nesting site. Any type of ant infestation in your home can be harmful, securing all of your food is the most important preventative way to avoid harboring ants in your home.

While food is often the biggest driver, environmental factors can also cause ants to seek shelter in your home. Weather patterns in particular, such as extreme rain, heat, or even a blizzard may drive ants inside. If your home is easily accessed by ants because of small holes in the floor, a tree near a window, or even a non-sealing doorframe, you may quickly find yourself with an ant problem.

Reasons to Treat Your Ant Problem Immediately

Ants are not harmful to humans. To be fair, some ant species—fire ants for example—can be harmful. But, dangerous ants are not found in Michigan. Instead, the biggest issue with an ant infestation is the size of it. Ant colonies are quite large and need a lot of food. Every time ants find non-secured food in your home, it will be ruined. Throwing all that food away can be annoying and cost a lot of money.

Some ant species, such as carpenter ants, will also cause damage to your home. These types of ants eat wood and other organic material. Like termites, carpenter ants can weaken the structure of your home and cause an unsafe living situation.

Clearly, it is essential that you exterminate ants as soon as you see them in your Detroit Metro and Ann Arbor home. That is where Guardian Pest Control enters the picture. We provide professional and guaranteed ant extermination. Plus, we offer same-day service and evening or weekend appointments. Let Guardian Pest Control rid your home or business of those pesky ants once and for all.