Ants

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Can Preventative Home Remedies Keep Ants Out?

Ants are a common problem to many people. Although the common remedies used to get rid of them include the use of chemicals, you can safely and effectively get rid of ants by deploying preventive home remedies. These remedies are much less effective than professional treatments, but in some cases, a small ant problem can…

Gardening Tips to Keep Ants Out of the House

Gardening Tips to Stop Ants from Entering Your Home

Ants are a continuous problem both inside the home, and outside in the garden. While insecticides are normally used to eliminate ants, this is not a preferred method for many people, not only for their children and pets, but also for themselves, and any food they might be growing in their garden as well. Following…

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Can Carpenter Ants Cause Structural Damage to a Property?

Many people including exterminators think carpenter ants are not as destructive as termites and this is mostly true. This causes some homeowners to put off extermination, do DIY extermination rather than hire a professional or to simply ignore the infestation since presumably, the ants can cause major damage anyway. There are a few factors that…

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Can Ants Live in My Home Throughout Winter?

Ants live together in colonies that may consist up to a million insects. The small insects can be frustrating, pesky and could leave you frustrated. But can ants live in my home throughout the winter? Absolutely yes. The insects will still survive even in winter when thick snow accumulates. Spotting ants during the winter months…