Just because an ant acts crazy does not make it a crazy ant. That said, there are not many kinds of ants that act in “crazy” ways, but one type of ant that certainly acts strange is the crazy ant. Today we will be talking about why crazy ants are called crazy ants and offering some helpful tips to control these pests inside your home. To skip right to professional ant control in Lawrenceville, call our team at ProCare Pest Services. We will schedule an appointment for your home and take care of any invasive ants that are causing trouble indoors.
How To Identify A Crazy Ant
A crazy ant looks very similar to other local types of ants. They are 1/16 to 1/8 of an inch long, have segmented bodies, and are dark brown or black in color. The two things that set these ants apart are their long legs and the jerky, “crazy” way they move. While traveling to and from food sources, these pests will move erratically and in no discernible pattern. If you see ants inside or around your home that are moving in this way, assume you are dealing with a crazy ant infestation. We recommend assuming this because of how problematic crazy ants are. Of all the species of ants in our area, you should be most concerned about these pests in your home.
Why Crazy Ants Are Worse Than Other Ants
Most kinds of ants in Lawrenceville invade homes to search for food and moisture. Although annoying, this in and of itself isn’t much of a problem. Crazy ants, on the other hand, do a lot more than search for food and moisture. These pests have a bad reputation for damaging electrical equipment like computers, generators, and A.C. units. They do this by getting into systems, messing with internal components, and causing short-circuits. If you like your electronics to not randomly break due to ant problems, crazy ants are the last pests you want crawling around near or inside your home. The question is: how do you get rid of crazy ants?
What It Takes To Get Rid Of A Crazy Ant Infestation
There are a few things that make crazy ants hard to eliminate. For one, these pests build large nests inside rotten wood, soil, the cavities of trees, trash, and other secluded locations. To fully eliminate a nest, you have to kill the queen. This brings us to the second challenge. Crazy ants have multiple queens. When faced with danger, colonies will split. When queens find new areas to build, they will establish new nests. Often times homeowners try to eliminate crazy ants with DIY control methods and only make their problems worse. If you are looking to avoid wasting your time and money, we highly recommend avoiding DIY methods and skipping straight to professional ant control. At ProCare Pest Services, we offer detailed treatment options to remove and prevent crazy ants. All you have to do is let us know you need help.
Five Simple Tips To Prevent Future Ant Infestations
Although eliminating crazy ants is difficult, preventing an ant infestation is rather easy. If you don't already have an ant infestation, here are five prevention tips to try around your home.
- Keep things clean and tidy.
- Address entry points around your home’s exterior.
- Eliminate moisture sources.
- Store leftover food inside air-tight containers.
- Make sure your trash cans have tight-fitting lids.
If you want a permanent solution to crazy ants, get the experts at ProCare Pest Services involved. Call our team today to learn more about our ant pest control options or if you have any questions about pest control in Lawrenceville.