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Ant Removal with Gimasur
Spain is a perfect place for ants to establish their residence, as it has a warm and sunny climate, essential characteristics that these insects seek.
The most common in our country are the Pharaoh Ant, Argentine Ant and Garden Ant, although there are more than 15,000 different species of ants in the world.
Although the common garden ant is not considered to carry any diseases, we do not know where it has been previously, as they are capable of traveling long distances in search of food, so it is not pleasant to have these insects wandering around the kitchens of our homes or businesses.
Ants tend to group around food remnants which are their source of nourishment and follow pre-established paths set by themselves, so we can discover where ants access by following their route and observing where there are small piles of sand near cracks or holes, on the ground or at the base of walls in outdoor areas.
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To prevent the existence of ants, it is important to discover entry points and seal them, avoid leaving food in easily accessible places for these insects and cover them, and avoid leaving sticky residues, as they are attracted to sweet foods.
Evidence of Ants in Your Business or Home
To determine if you have an infestation, you should observe the following signs:
- Numerous live ants, which are typically seen in the kitchen or food areas.
- Ant trails made by themselves both inside and outside the premises.
- Presence of nests, which are usually small mounds of earth, although sometimes they make them in other dark and quiet areas where they are difficult to detect, such as wall cavities.
How to Eliminate Ants
Ants live in colonies and appear depending on factors such as change of season, presence of food or garbage… So keeping the spaces of your business clean and tidy will be a good preventive measure. Another thing you can do is keep food in closed containers, avoiding leaving food scraps or dirt. And seal any cracks that could serve as an entrance and exit for them.
You can use a special insecticide to eliminate ants, which is available in any drugstore or supermarket.
How to Eliminate Ants Using Home Remedies?
The following home remedies can be used to eliminate them:
– White vinegar: It can be used on different types of surfaces and works as a repellent.
– Lemon: Spraying or cleaning with lemon juice eliminates traces of pheromones and masks the smell of food.
– Cinnamon: The essential oil as a repellent and insecticide.
– Mint: Peppermint oil also repels them.
– Black pepper: It is a natural deterrent, with an irritating smell for insects.
– Chalk: Its repellent properties come from calcium carbonate which interferes with the ants’ ability to track the pheromone route.
If you notice, almost all home remedies have a strong smell which is what confuses them from the smell of food or garbage.
However, if the infestation resists home treatments using non-professional products, you should carry out a specialized professional treatment.
At Gimasur we perform ant treatments that guarantee the elimination of the problem quickly, without affecting the safety of the family or pets. Additionally, once the treatment is carried out, we will advise you on certain measures to prevent the ant infestation from occurring again.
Treatment to eliminate ants in Central Andalusia, Granada and Malaga.
Call 958074444 or send us a message by filling out the form if you need help eliminating ant infestations in your home or business.
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