Ants are not traditionally regarded as a dangerous Ferguson pest. It is easy to look at stinging insects and see the dangers, but ants introduce more issues than we may think. For one, their voracious appetites for our food means that there is a clear risk for food contamination. Ants are willing to travel through some nasty places in order to find food, including garbage dumps and bathrooms. The bacteria from these places will accumulate on the ants’ bodies, which can then transfer the pathogens to every surface they touch. They can even transmit diseases, like salmonella and E. coli, to humans who consume food or drinks touched by ants. If you find any ants in your food, throw it out immediately and inspect your pantry and cabinets for more pests. These eusocial insects travel in groups, so where there is one ant, there will be more.

Another issue with ant infestations is their defense tactics. Many common species will bite or sting when disturbed, as they are extremely defensive of their colony and nest. These are typically not as painful as the ones from wasps and hornets, and most people’s welts will heal after a couple days. However, two species that you definitely do not want to be bitten by are fire ants and bullet ants. They both deliver a painful bite that can swell up far more than typical ant bites. Fire ants have venom that can cause anaphylaxis, a sudden allergic reaction and a potentially lethal condition. Between their food-invading tendencies and their painful bites, ants are not a pest you want to find in your Ferguson home or business. 

Instead of trying to use insufficient pest products to solve your ant infestation, leave the hassle of ant control to the capable team of Pointe Pest Control. We provide treatments that both eliminate current ants and prevent future ones from invading. Our team is dedicated to solving each Ferguson ant issue as efficiently as possible, as the health and safety of your family are our top priorities. Give us a call to learn more about our environmentally-friendly ant control services today!