Why More Ants Are Seen During Summer?

Ants raise their activation power during the summer months. Ants remain in hibernation during the colder months to protect themselves from the freezing temperatures, as do the other animals. Now, the ants are cold-blooded and they reduce their activities during the colder months. Most ants enter partial hibernation while some lose their lives. When spring and summer set in, the ants' behaviour changes.

 

During the summer months, the ants show up in multitudes, in search of food and building nests. Let us check out the ants' summer cycle. You will understand you will have to hire the ants' pest control team from the pest controllers in North Shore.

 

 

The already warming up temperatures sends out an invitation call to the ants to emerge and get to work to build new nests. Ants become more active when their body temperature increase, so they start mating and producing offspring. Everything is a part of the overall natural cycle. They might be on the search for food, water and heat, and they find the comfort zone in your home. Thus, your home serves as the ant's refuge. The thief ants, pavement ants, pharaoh ants, citronella ants and carpenter ants find your home a fine reliable food source.

 

Along with the house–inhabiting ants, the ants residing in the forests and fields equally get busy during summer. For attracting their friend ants, the ants use pheromones that is useful to locate a reliable food source. Infestation clearly and quickly takes shape of a big problem.

 

 

Ants keep on visiting in search of food and warmth. Nights turn somewhat cooler during the summer months. The home becomes a shelter for the ants to keep themselves in absolute warmth. Water source is yet another cause of ant infestation in the home. Ants survive on moisture that is available in plenty at homes. Another reason is food sources. Ants will keep on coming back if they have found a reliable food source. So, if your home is housing a combined supply of heat, food and water, then your home is sure to undergo a serious ant infestation.

 

 

You will have to take up these steps for preventing the ants.

 

 

Use sealed containers for storing human and pet food. Keep the fruits and vegetables in the hanging baskets or else inside the refrigerator. Do not keep them on the counter, since they will become food for the ants. Make sure the trash cans are covered with tight-fitting lids. The best is to keep them inside the cabinets. For preventing infestation, rinse out the used containers.

 

 

A thorough cleaning helps to get rid of the easy food sources. Sweep, mop and vacuum the floors regularly. Wipe all the countertops. Clean anything you find on them. Keep in mind that any liquid spills should be immediately cleaned. All hidden food crumbs lingering in cabinets should be removed.

 

 

Look out for the entry points in the brick, opening in the seals around doors, cracks in the foundations and holes in the window screens. Ants have the habit of seeking out continuously and will find new entry points at your home in no time.  

 

 

Bushes, shrubs and trees are to be pruned for preventing the ants from any access to the home. Ensure the firewood is stacked away from home. Prevent the leaves, grass and other such clutter from building up against the home's foundation.

 

We have reached the end of today's talk. This entire discussion clearly states how the ants find their way to your home and what steps can you take for your safety. But the best step is taking help from ant-controlling experts is the ideal step to prevent ant infestation. They know the ideal steps to take up and drive the ants out of your home. At the same time, they will share suggestions for preventing future ant infestation.