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How to get rid of ants

While there is a wide range of do-it-yourself products available in the market to get rid of ants, an effective control requires a professional pest control service to manage the infestation and minimise recurrence. Our service technicians understand the habits of different types of ant and can offer discreet and targeted ant control.

At Rentokil, our ant control treatment and solutions are designed for both domestic and commercial customers, regardless of the size of the infestation.

Signs of ant infestation

Here are a few common signs you may have an ant problem:

  • Ant trails: The most obvious sign is seeing trails of ants marching across floors, countertops, or baseboards.
  • Ants in food & water sources: Finding ants swarming around crumbs, spills, pet food dishes, or moisture-prone areas like sinks or bathtubs is a sure sign of an infestation.
  • Ant mounds: Small mounds of dirt or debris in your yard, along sidewalks, or near the foundation of your house could indicate an outdoor nest.

Identify how they enter your premise and where they live

Determining whether ants live inside or your home is critical for choosing the right ant removal strategy. For indoor ant infestations, the focus is on finding the source, whether it's a nest within your walls or entry points they exploit. Strategies like bait traps, which lure ants back to feed with bait, and targeted sprays applied to cracks and crevices can be effective. For larger infestations, seeking professional intervention might be necessary for complete colony elimination.

On the other hand, addressing outdoor ant colonies may focus more on prevention and perimeter defense. Applying perimeter treatments with baits, sprays, or granules around your home creates a barrier to stop ants from entering. If you can locate the outdoor nest, targeted treatment can work to eliminate the entire colony.

01. Identify your pest

Common types of ants which can be normally found in Maldives are Carpenter Ants and Yellow Crazy Ants. Correct identification of ant species is crucial before carrying out ant control treatment as different species have different diet, nesting and foraging habits. 

If you have experienced swarms of ants attacking on leftover food at the dining table, it is highly possible that your premise is infested with ants!

The warning signs of an ant infestation are usually quite obvious such as with the presence of ants itself, ant trials and having ants found in food supplies. With the presence of ants or ant nests, they are able to grow in number over time, becoming a colony. 

02. Choose your method

Professional ant control is able to manage the infestation and minimise recurrence. Pest control experts understand the habits of different types of ants and can offer discreet and targeted ant control. 

Some potential risks that ants may cause include;

  • Ants contaminate food, having crawled all over and possibly picking up dirt and infectious organisms.
  • They may cause allergy, swelling and pain resulting from ant bites.

Once identification of ant species is done, effective solutions to deal with them efficiently are recommended. Treatment and solutions are designed for both domestic and commercial needs, regardless of the size of infestation.

Professional ant control service is the most effective way to get rid of ant infestation from your business. Besides treatment using pesticides, your Rentokil expert will follow the best approach to ensure your long-term protection:

 03. Take action

Contact Rentokil Maldives today to get rid of your ant problem and eliminate any stress or pest concerns you have in your home or business. 

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