Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Little black ants or Sugar ants in the house

Redmond, Wa. Is Crawling With Little Black Ants

It's a beautiful Summer here in the Greater Seattle Area. Redmond is located East of Seattle. A family was preparing for an annual BBQ for friends and family. This yearly event included a lot of preparation not to mention the cooking. The weather was going to be perfect for a cookout. Summer is winding down and thankfully so is the hot temperatures. Plenty BBQ’s and picnics are happening all over the Puget Sound area. But all this can be ruined by the intrusion of Little Black Ants. The armies have arrived with a vengeance. The pesky pests invaded this Redmond family's home and outdoor areas. The homeowner said nothing is going to stop the good times. There was no trying do it yourself methods to get rid of the little Black Ants infestation. Professional pest control was needed and was a job for AMPM Exterminators.
Redmond, WA. homeowner has uninvited guests:


Picnic tables are always full of delicious food and drinks. Which is a very welcoming sight for little Black Ants. The pests instinctively gravitate towards food and liquids. A helpful hint is to place all of the picnic table legs  into a half cup of water. The ants will fall into the water and that's it for the pesky pests. How to get rid of the little black ants is to call in a professional pest eliminator.That is exactly what the homeowner did. AMPM Exterminators was the pest control service chosen to get rid of the little Black Ant infestation.


Helpful to be able to identify the Ants:

The tiny black insects are also known as Sugar ants and Pavement Ants. Amazing how something so small can cause so much chaos in the home and backyards. It is important to be able to properly identify the pests. Mainly because  there are many different types of Ant species. More importantly there are specific treatments used by pest control technicians to get rid of the ant infestation. This is crucial information for when the time comes to hire a professional ant exterminator. This picnic has been invaded by little Black Ants and it hasn't even begun. The annual BBQ is quickly approaching and the homeowner is highly stressed. AMPM Exterminators booked the appointment and confirmed it was a little Black Ant infestation from photos the homeowner sent via email.

How to deal with Little Black Ants:


Little Black Ants have several ways to infiltrate the home. Any home or building with moisture problems are ant magnets. Gutters and downspouts need to be kept clean. Piles  of dirt are ideal nesting areas for the little Black Ants. Standing water around the perimeter of the home are ideal spots and very inviting for the little ants. The ants love rainy weather and where better than the Pacific Northwest. Check for plumbing and structure leaks. All holes, cracks and crevices in the structure have to be sealed to keep the ants out. With the BBQ  just days away the Redmond homeowner was happy to opt for AMPM Exterminators to get the job done. The ant pest eliminator advised that it was feasible to send a technician out immediately. Upon arrival an inspection was number one on the technician’s list. The specific service plan was discussed and it was time to get to work. The little Black ants were everywhere. Once the service was provided it was strongly recommended to get a recurring service to spray the exterior along the foundation.  A huge helpful hint provided was to keep plants and shrubs under control. Also the main thing to know about the service is that the Ant bait will be carried back to the nests where it is shared to exterminate the colonies. Again it is wise to maintain the perimeter of the structure with a recurring service to prevent new Black Ant infestation. AMPM Exterminators is a professional and experienced company that will treat the structures for infestation and recommend follow up visits for preventative treatments. Do it yourself methods aren't very effective and definitely not for an infestation of this magnitude.


AMPM Exterminators


AMPM Exterminators is a professional Pest  Control service that takes pride in family and pet friendly effective pest control. Services are available for cities such as the Greater Seattle Area, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Renton, Everett, Bothell and Issaquah and much more. Some of the services available are for Little Black Ants, Carpenter Ants, Moisture Ants, Pavement Ants. Rodents, Bed bugs, spiders. But because to call AMPM Exterminators for other pest issues. Services available to residences, apartments, Commercial Businesses including hotels, restaurants, schools, industrial establishments, warehouses and grocery stores. Contacting AMPM Exterminators will provide answers to questions about service fees, important information for before and after treatments are  provided. Because each home is different the pest control services and any needed repair costs may vary. AMPM Exterminators has years of inspection experience and are thorough when providing all types of Pest Control services. Each client will receive customized solutions for the pest control needed. AMPM Exterminators was the Redmond, WA homeowner’s best choice to get rid of the Little Black Ants and the annual barbecue of Summer was successful.







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