Ants can be a real problem, but once you have them, you can bet that there are going to be more. Your best bet is to simply prevent the problem at the outset. Here are a few tips that may help. ant problem melbourne fl  Slug-A-Bug

Keep it clean. Ants are looking for a buffet. Any little crumb you leave out or any food that is easily accessible is perfect for an ant. Keep in mind that your toddler dropping Cheerios under the couch will feed a good portion of the ants for some time. Also, don’t forget that your sink may have food in it as well so be sure that you clean it out on a regular basis.

  1. Eliminate potential entry points. Ants can be very tiny, so that makes all kinds of access points for them. The general rule of thumb is that insects can get access through any space that’s big enough to allow the light to shine through it. Doors that don’t seal are, but far, the most common entry point, but there are other spots that may serve as an invitation too. If there’s a gap around the pipes or conduit or you have poorly sealed ventilation ducts, ants may easily find a way in. In many cases, caulk will help keep the pests out.
  2. Create a moat around pet food. Pet food often also serves as an invitation to pests. If you have cats or dogs in the house, though, you can’t exactly not have food out for them. Instead, put a small bowl of pet food inside a larger bowl of water. It creates a moat around the pet food that insects won’t want to cross.

If, despite your efforts, you still discover an infestation, contact pest control experts at Slug-A-Bug immediately. Dealing with it on your own can only mean further infestation.