Pest infestations can give homeowners nightmares. Ants are the most common types of pests that you often come across at home. These pests normally enter your house for food and a safe space to build colonies. As these pests reproduce rapidly, it is difficult to eliminate them just by using natural remedies. Most homeowners neglect the signs of a few ants inside the house. But over time, they will take over your kitchen and other spaces and become a nuisance. Most people do not realize that these tiny creatures can contaminate food and lead to health risks and costly property and furniture damage. Read the article and keep ants out of your house.
Cons of ant Infestation at Home:-
Damage to wooden furniture:
Carpenter ants are the real devils behind damage to wooden furniture. While termites eat wood as a food source, the carpenter ants chew the wood to make tunnels inside the furniture to grow their colonies. They also build nests inside wooden doors, windows, cabinets, etc., which are not visible till the real damage is done. It will lead to costly property damage that cannot be replaced. If you see wood shavings near your furniture, check for ant infestation.
Food Contamination:
Ants that enter your home might have carried bacteria from unhygienic places and can transfer it to your food and utensils. The most common germs that ants carry and contaminate your food are E.Coli, Salmonella, and Shigella. They catch these germs easily while infesting your bathroom or trash cans. Eating such food can cause numerous diseases.
Bites and Stings:
Ants are capable of stinging victims through bites. Such risk is posed through fire ants. Their bite injects venom that can be painful and lead to allergic reactions, swelling, itchiness, and redness. In some cases, such allergic reactions can lead to hives, stomach pains, nausea, dizziness, etc.
Invitation for other Pests and Insects:
Ants are food sources for other pests. An ant infestation will attract other pests and insects to your home. It will double your pest infestation problem as you must deal with eradicating more than one pest.
Ending note
You cannot control ant infestation with simple DIY remedies. Also, without proper knowledge, you should not use any toxic chemicals on your own to eliminate the infestation. It might harm you and your family. To eradicate this problem, hire an experienced and professional pest control company.
