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To permanently eliminate an ant infestation, identify and remove their food sources by keeping your kitchen and dining areas clean, wiping up spills immediately, and storing food in sealed containers. Seal entry points by caulking cracks and crevices in walls, windows, and doors to prevent ants from entering your home. Use natural deterrents like vinegar, peppermint oil, or diatomaceous earth around entry points and ant trails. Consider setting up ant baits that workers will take back to the nest, effectively killing the colony from within. For persistent infestations, it may be necessary to enlist the help of Birch Fumigators to identify the nest and use more aggressive treatments to eliminate the colony completely.

It is worth getting an exterminator for ants because they can become a nuisance and contaminate your food. Ants are one of the most common household pests, and there are many different species of ants. If you have an ant problem, it is important to identify the type of ant so that you can find the best way to get rid of them.

Carpenter ants are attracted to sweet foods and moisture. If you see a carpenter ant on your property, it’s likely that there is a food source nearby that is attracting them. Check for things like spilled sugar or open containers of fruit juice. You should also check for moisture sources like leaks or standing water.

To find a carpenter ant nest, begin by conducting a thorough inspection of the property, both indoors and outdoors. Look for signs of infestation, such as frass (sawdust-like material), damaged wood, and live ants, particularly the winged reproductive ants called swarmers. Pay close attention to areas with water damage or excessive moisture, as carpenter ants prefer nesting in moist wood. Observe ant trails between their nest and food sources, inspecting walls, baseboards, window frames, and door frames where ants have been seen.

In some cases, specialized equipment and techniques may be necessary to locate the nest. This can include using bait to follow ants back to their nest, employing moisture meters or infrared cameras to detect hidden moisture, or using acoustic detectors to identify the sounds produced by ants as they chew through the wood. Once the general location of the nest has been determined, visual confirmation might require removing sections of the wall or floor or using a boroscope to inspect hidden areas without causing significant damage to the structure.

The best control for ants depends on the type of ants you have. For example, carpenter ants are best controlled with baits, while fire ants are best controlled with pesticides.

If you have ants in Edmonton, the best thing to do is to contact Birch Fumigators. Birch Fumigators will inspect your property, identify the type of ants you have, and provide a treatment plan to get rid of the ants for good.