Winter is almost here in Perth and though it will be cold outside, you’re glad that insects around your home are going to be inactive too.
But the truth is that ants aren’t really dormant during winter. However, they do try to find warm places to survive the extreme cold and rebuild their colonies. Sadly, that could be the very place you live.
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So how can you keep your home in Perth ant-free during winter? Here are a few things you can do.
1. Keep your house clean
And we’re not just talking visually clean, make it as spotless as possible. Ants enter homes not just because it’s warm but because it’s also a food source.
Ants can live off of crumbs and spills on your table, on the floor, from pet bowls, and from other areas of the house where there is food.
Also read: How to Permanently Get Rid of Ants in Your Home?
2. Keep surfaces dry
Speaking of food sources, ants also require water to survive. Even though they don’t need much, they can easily live off of moist surfaces in your home.
So watch out for places where there can be water leaking and keep it as dry as best as you can.
3. Vacuum regularly
Not only will this help with the unnoticed crumbs and leftovers on the floor, but it will also reduce the number of ants inside your home.
When you see them swarm your kitchen, this may be your most effective solution.
4. Seal off access points
This might be harder to do since ants could sneak into wall spaces and cracks, around pipes, under concrete slabs, and other hidden areas of the house.
But whenever you can, it’s best to seal off these access points to limit their hiding places and make it harder for them to re-establish their colonies.
5. Get Pest Control Services
Everything else on this list can definitely help reduce ants inside your home. But they’re more seen as temporary measures.
Ants’ behaviour changes based on weather and other factors. Pest Control Services have a better grasp on these changes and could offer your household long-term protection.
Also read: Tips for Choosing a Professional Ant Control Service in Perth
Protect your home from ants!
You may not see ants as much of a threat other than their bite. But they can be messy and a real nuisance in your daily activities. Rockypest offers ant pest control in Perth.
Do you need any assistance in protecting your home from ants and other garden pests? Give us a call!
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