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ANT IDENTIFIER

Ants may be small, but they can easily infest a home and get into places they shouldn't. Use our ant identifer to learn more about the specific types of ants that may be in your area. Once you have an ant id, you can determine a plan of action and retake your home. Click through the ant types below to learn more.

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Ant Identifier FAQs

What Can Be Mistaken As Ants?

Termites are commonly mistaken for ants since they also can be found in homes and become an infestation. Since reproductive termites have wings, similar to reproductive ants.

How Do Ants Get Inside Your Home?

Ants can get into your home through cracks in walls, windows, doors, or any other small entranceway to your home. Since ants are smaller than other pests, they can use a variety of ways to infiltrate a home. The best way to avoid these intruders is by looking for the cracks and sealing them as soon as possible. If you have ants inside, we recommend placing baits or gels in areas where they can feed on them.

When Should You Hire an Exterminator?

While most of the time you can handle a minor ant infestations, but if you notice that there are substantially more ants then normal there may be a larger issue. Start by placing baits or gels to see if this helps reduce the presence of the ants. If you notice that there are still a lot of them coming into your home, you may need to spray your home from the outside to deter further infiltration.