If you spot even a single ant in your house, you should be alarmed. The presence of an ant in your living space indicates there are more on the premises. There might even be dozens, hundreds or possibly even thousands of these annoying little critters in or near your home. So don’t shrug off the presence of an ant. Be proactive, entrust the pest elimination experts to thwart those pesky ants and ultimately restore civility to your living space.
Why a Single Ant is Concerning
Finding an ant in your home is a big deal in spite of the fact that ants are diminutive insects. The fact that there is an ant in your living space is an indication that there are others on-site. Furthermore, it is concerning that the ant found a way into your home. If there are cracks in the walls, holes in window screens, spaces between window frames and the home or other points of entry, it is only a matter of time until that single ant gives way to dozens or even more.
Ants Will Cause Damage to Your Home
Ants are a direct threat to the structural integrity of your living space. These pesky little buggers really can cause significant damage to your home. Though it will take some time for ants to eat through wood and other components of your home, the damage will be done in due time. If your home has carpenter ants, they will eventually multiply to the point that they make nests within the hollow sections of the wood used in and around your home.
Ants will inflict considerable damage as they tunnel through the wood. However, the bulk of this damage is concealed within walls, decks, door frames, window frames and porches so you might already have extensive damage at the point in time when you first spot an ant in your home.
Ants Will Contaminate Your Food
If you spot an ant in your living space, you should know the insect is looking for sustenance. Ants are more than willing to eat through your home as well as other components of your home and even your food stash. Ants will contaminate your food to the point that it is not safe to consume.
In particular, odorous home ants are particularly inclined to find their way into food, causing nasty contamination resulting from nesting. Such ants will seize the opportunity to nest directly by your food cabinet or even within your pantry. So don’t assume the ant you spotted is harmless. The presence of that ant indicates there might already be additional ants within your food.
Ants Spread Bacteria
Though the ant you spot is likely quite small, it poses a threat to your home, your family and your pets. Odorous house ants and some other ants and insects are vectors for the transmission of nasty bacteria. These ants are linked to the spread of bacterial organisms including salmonella, shigella, E. coli, staphylococcus and streptococcus.
Ants are a Nuisance
The sight of a single ant in your home should raise red flags as it is only a matter of time until additional ants are crawling through your living space, possibly onto your skin and along the cushions of your couch. Ants will contaminate your living space and generally create an annoying nuisance. Some ants even excrete a disgusting odor when crushed. Don’t let ants ruin your home’s peacefulness. Lean on the proven pest exterminators to eliminate these little pests and your home will finally return to normal.
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