ant exterminators near me - walnut creek, ca (925) 329-3366

Roaming the earth for millions of years, ants have existed in many species. Ants have a pair of antennae, three body parts and six legs. The body parts of an ant are the head, thorax and abdomen. Call us through  ​(925) 329-3366 for free estimates exterminator services. 

​For you to have an ant infestation, here are the likely causes of this occurrence to look into. They are:
1. Poor Food Storage
The prior aim of ants entering your home is to find food. Once they spot the source, these ants will invade your home in large numbers. To solve this problem, relocate some of your food while packaging them in a proper manner. Put some in air tight tins or containers if possible.

2. Failure to Keep your Kitchen Clean
Another area of concern which people fail to rectify is the hygienic state of their kitchen. A poorly cleaned kitchen area lures ants into your home, paving way to a disastrous ant infestation. 

3. Cracks and Gaps
Ants find their way in through cracks and gaps. These openings are found near windows and doors especially the kitchen. Moreover, a damaged wall can be an entry point to these pests too.

4. Plants Around your Home
Plants near your home walls such as bushes should be cleared. The main reason behind this is they harbor these pests and provide food for them.

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​An Ant Nest
Finding and identifying an ant nest isn’t as easy as it may seem. These ant structures are well hidden from the common eye thus it requires you to scrutinize your home. Ant nests can be found in the soil, under logs or stone or burrowed in trees. Ant exterminators near me provide excellent solutions for various pest problems. 

Household Ant Pests
There are different ant pests with different sorts of behavior. This enables them to carry out certain activities thereby surviving in their daily living. Here are the various ant species seizing homes:

• Odorous House Ants

Odorous House Ants have a characterized coconut smell they possess during their infestations hence their name. Their feeds contain sugar and proteins hence they will opt for meat and any sweet item in your home. Furthermore, the good thing is they don’t bite their hosts thus it is a kind gesture.

• Pavement Ants

Pavement ants are notorious for their outdoor home activities. They have a habit of nesting near sidewalks, driveways and patios. You can note them by spotting the lumps of mined soils deposited on the concrete slabs. Pavement ants can bite but only if you put yourself in a position to be bitten. This could be you lying near them or placing your hand in their trail.

• Carpenter Ants

Carpenter ants dig through wood hence the name ‘carpenter’. This trait causes them to damage wooden feature around homes. These ants create their own nests after they have created these spaces.

• Crazy Ants

Crazy ants are famous for their immeasurable amount of energy once they carry on with their activities. They seem to be ‘running’ around from one place to place. The best way to identify a crazy ant is by their hairs distinctly found on the thorax.

• Acrobat Ants

They are mostly found in trees and are often confused to carpenter ants. Acrobat ants are however smaller in size, raising their abdomen once bothered. Inside homes, Acrobat ants occupy walls and insulated areas.

Using this information, you can access the infestation you are under based on the ant species. We are ant exterminators based here in Walnut Creek and would wish to offer our services to you. Contact us today for assistance. Contact (925) 329-3366 for free quotes and estimates.