Many over-the-counter sprays are repellant and can cause some species’ nests to fragment, making them harder to control. Until you know which ant you’re dealing with, over-the-counter sprays may make the situation worse.
Every ant has a story to tell. Some can sting. Some can bite. Some can damage your home. Still, others can indicate a need for maintenance or repairs. Almost 800 species of ants inhabit Washington state, but only about a dozen are considered pests. Knowing which ant you have is the difference between success and failure.
Keeping aphid-bearing plants and insect harborage, like grass and leaf litter, away from your home’s foundation reduces ant activity near your home.
Most species of ants are attracted to warm, moist areas of your home. Exhaust fans remove excess moisture from the air that can condense in different areas of your home, creating conditions favorable for ants. Make sure you use them whenever you cook or bathe. Ensure the timer for the automatic exhaust fan is on and properly programmed.
Keep your home dry by promptly repairing plumbing leaks and windows with blown seals.
Not all ants are attracted to moisture; some, like carpenter ants, will nest in your home just because it’s there.
Every service we provide begins with an inspection. Inspection allows us to accurately identify your pest, determine the scope of the infestation, and prescribe an appropriate treatment program. It also allows us to become familiar with how your home was built. Different materials and construction techniques require different treatment techniques.
Flagship maintenance targets common pests preventively on a three-month cycle. After the initial service, maintenance services run $110.00. Spring, summer, and fall preventive applications are made to the exterior foundation, eaves, door, and window casings. Winter service includes a borate dust application if your home has a crawlspace under it. Your technician will install locked bait boxes against the foundation for rodent management.
Coverage includes spiders, ants, sowbugs, earwigs, millipedes, rodents, wasps, fleas, and carpenter ants (after the initial year).
Your technician will report observations of conditions contributing to pest activity on an ongoing basis, with a complete inspection and written report every three years.
We will perform rodent trapping and wildlife removal at significant discounts.
Free pest consultations are included.
