odorous house ant in brentwood tn
Odorous house ants are a common ant species that invade Georgia homes. These small black-colored ants are about 1/8 inch long in length. As their name suggests, when these ants are crushed they give off a foul “rotten-coconut” smell.
The odorous house ant is not dangerous, but mainly a nuisance. And, if present they can contaminate your food. They love to eat sweets, especially melons.
These ants will enter your home looking for a warm place to stay during periods of heavy rain. They will also enter your home through cracks in your foundation, open windows and doors searching for a food and water source.
At Monitor Pest Control we offer our Once Per Year Pest Control Application pest control for homes infested with over 47 different pests. To learn more about our home pest control services in Atlanta, Georgia, our Once Per Year Pest Control Application, or to find out how we can help your company combat ants, please contact us today.
In order to completely eliminate odorous house ants infestations from your home, you must completely eliminate the members of their colony and their nesting area. This can be a difficult task to accomplish without professional help because there may be smaller nests around that you are not aware of and do not treat, therefore causing a re-infestation. If you have an ant problem, contact Monitor Pest Control today.
With over 25 years of experience, we know the time, effort, and commitment it takes to solve ant problems, no matter what type. With Monitor Pest Control, you’ll receive trained professionals, serious commitment, and thorough treatments.
To prevent an odorous house ant infestation, make sure that doors and windows are completely sealed and that all screens are intact. Trim trees and bushes back from your house so they can’t use them as a bridge to gain access to your home. Keep fruit in the refrigerator and dry goods in sealed containers to prevent the ants from using it as a food source.
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