Have you been dealing with ants in your Cape Cod home this summer? If so, don’t worry, you’re not alone. While ants are generally harmless, they can be a nuisance when they invade your home.Luckily, there are several things you can do to get rid of ants in your Cape Cod home. In this post, we’ll discuss three of the most effective methods for getting rid of ants. If you’re ready to take back your home from these pesky critters, keep reading!
Ants are attracted to food, so make sure to clean up any crumbs or spills
Ants can smell food from far away and will follow the scent until they find the source. ants are also attracted to sweets and other sugary foods. Once ants find food, they will often recruit other ants to come and help carry the food back to their nest. Ants usually only eat small amounts of food at a time, but they can eat a lot of food over time.
Place bay leaves near doorways and windows—ants don’t like the smell
Just place a few bay leaves near doorways and windows, and the ants will stay away. They don’t like the smell of bay leaves, so this is an easy and effective way to keep them out of your home. Plus, it’s completely safe for humans and pets.
Use a vinegar and water solution to spray around entry points and along the foundation of your house
The best way to deal with ants is to keep them out in the first place; this requires sealing up any entry points and keep a close eye on your house’s foundation. A vinegar and water solution will discourage mice from entering your home and will also help to mask any lingering smells that might attract them. Simply mix equal parts vinegar and water in a spray bottle and apply it around entry points and along the foundation of your house.
Put out some bait traps to lure the ants
Bait traps are specially designed to attract ants and lure them into the trap. The ants enter to taste the bait, which then sticks to their bodies and they take it back to their nests. There, the poison kicks in and kills the colony. You don’t end up with dead ants on your floors and counters. The best part is that bait traps are completely safe for humans and pets, so you don’t have to worry about anyone getting hurt.
If all else fails, call an exterminator!
While ants may be small, they can cause big problems if they’re not dealt with quickly. If you’re having an ant infestation, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. Try one of the methods mentioned above to get rid of them, and if that doesn’t work, call Rob at 339-221-4702 or rob@libertysiqueira.com. We’ll take care of them for you in no time!