It happens every year at the office. The weather starts to warm up and calls begin flooding in. Here are a few things we might hear:

“We have ants in the kitchen.”

“Hi, I just moved into this home and have discovered ants under the kitchen sink.”

“I’ve seen those little black ants on my kitchen counter. Can you help me with that.”

“We started cleaning the kitchen and noticed ants are marching on the wood floors!”

Getting rid of the ants

It’s normal for people to be frustrated and want the ants gone immediately. Some people want a professional to come take care of the problem and others are looking for ways to do it themselves. If you have the time and want to tackle the ants personally you can refer to this article on getting rid of ants in the kitchen.

Saving time with pest professionals

If you are seeing ants in or around your home, you may want it professionally treated. This will be more effective and help keep the ants away. Make sure the company you pick has experience dealing with this type of pest problem. It is good to look at their reviews online and do a small amount of research before hiring a company. Most people who have pest control have their company come out regularly. This is the most effective way of keeping the ants and other pests away from your home. You can also request a one time treatment as well. Regardless of whether you hire someone or decide to do it yourself be sure to follow these springtime tips for reducing ant activity.