Ants may not seem like a dangerous pest compared to the others, but they present quite a few risks for any Brentwood home or business that they invade. For one, they are not the cleanest pests around. Ants are food-driven insects that are in constant pursuit of reliable food sources for their colony, which they will lead their fellow worker ants to by using pheromones (scent chemicals) as a trail. 

This goal can lead them to venture into some undesirable places, such as trash cans, garbage dumps, sewers, and bathrooms. All of that bacteria collects on their bodies and will be transferred to the foods they walk on later. Anyone who consumes food touched by ants is at risk of developing an ant-transmitted disease, such as E. coli and salmonella. Any food that ants touch should be thrown out immediately because it’s contaminated. This is how ant infestations can be an expensive problem if they get into the kitchen’s food supply, as replacing all of the contaminated groceries will quickly add up.

Another risk of ant invasions is their defensive techniques. Many common species can bite and/or sting humans, and the ants won’t hesitate to defend their colony and home. If a person disturbs an anthill, they are at risk of receiving some painful bites by the angry ants. Fire ants and carpenter ants are two of the most pain-inducing species we see. The venom from fire ants and formic acid from carpenter ants can cause the bite to burn long after the fact. When it comes to ants, it’s best to avoid touching them at all costs.

Instead of wasting time with ineffective sprays and DIY methods, it’s more efficient to leave ant control to trained professionals. At Pointe Pest Control, our team is committed to solving each ant problem as efficiently as possible. We create customized treatment plans for each client in order to target the actual ants in the infestation. For more information on our reliable ant control services, contact our Brentwood team today!