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How do people who work in Pest Control Oshawa get rid of ants?

In the spring, ants are at their most active, and some people almost have to get treatment. They go inside to find food. In some cases, they stay busy inside all through the winter. In most cases, ants are just a nuisance. In some cases, certain kinds of ants can do a lot of damage to buildings. That's why you should take care of any ant problem you have.

Ants do a very important job outside. Ants break down dead things, add oxygen to the soil, and keep the population of many other insects in check. So, the goal of people who work in Pest Control Oshawa shouldn't be to kill them all, but to keep them under control and away from homes.

In the spring, there are many different kinds of ants in Toronto. There are carpenter ants, pavement ants, and pharaoh ants here. Except for carpenter ants, most ants are dealt with in pretty much the same way. Carpenter ants usually need to be treated by a professional, and because they can damage buildings, they must be dealt with when they are found.

Ants live in groups called colonies, and they send out scouts to find food and water (resources). The scouts leave scent trails so they can go back to the colonies and tell them about resources they've found. The other people in the colony would follow the scent trails to find resources, which they would then bring back to the colony. Depending on the type of ant, colonies would also set up sub-colonies near food sources or give out queens to start new colonies on their own.

The best way to get rid of ants without killing them is to get rid of their nests. This is done with a mix of different treatments. Putting out insecticide bait and spraying or dusting with insecticide. The spray cuts down on their numbers and keeps the problem in check, while bait is used to get rid of their nests.

Getting rid of their scents
Taking away the food source or source of food
Closing the door to their homes
Using natural and low-toxic chemicals to target colonies as needed


The people who work in Pest Control Oshawa have access to tools and products that most people don't have. If an exterminator has a licence from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, they can get and use chemicals that can kill ants very well.

There are, however, some things that people can do to reduce the number of ants in their homes.

How to get rid of ant trails

When Pest Control Oshawa pros see scouts, they should kill them and clean the area. This important step stops the main scent trails from forming and stops scouts from telling the colony about any resources they find. Once a scent trail has been set up, experts start at the food source and use a sponge with foamed water to clean backwards to the beginning of the trail. Water alone can't completely wipe out the trail.

Keeping ants from getting into homes

There are a few things that can stop ants from coming back temporarily. Ants can't cross Vaseline or other things that are sticky. Ants will also stay away from cinnamon, boric acid, and chilli powder. Any of these things can be used to stop ants from getting in. Flexible caulk is used to seal holes, cracks, and gaps to make a barrier that lasts longer.
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