Ants Are Top Concern for Home Owners According to NPMA

June 12, 2011 - PRLog -- The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) reports that more than 50% of consumers named ants as their top pest concern in a recent survey.  As the NPMA points out, ants can contaminate food, cause structural damage, and even cause painful bites, all contributing to consumers’ concerns about these insects.

As the weather gets warmer, species of ants common to the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill-Cary region become more active, invading homes in search of food.  In general, ants go in search of sweet, sugary foods as well as proteins.  So, leaving food residues around food preparation or dining areas is an open invitation to these insect invaders.

Taking simple steps--including cleaning up spills and food debris, making sure food containers are completely sealed, and garbage is properly disposed of--will help keep ants away.  Likewise, sealing gaps and cracks around your home where ants can sneak in also help prevent infestation.

If you are experiencing an infestation, contacting a professional pest control company is key to ridding your home of these pests.

“While it may be tempting to try and exterminate ants using store-bought treatments, these treatments are extremely risky,” says Donnie Shelton, President & CEO of Triangle Pest Control.  “Often, these store-bought treatments are highly toxic, meaning they can pose a threat to your family’s well being if administered incorrectly.  The best solution is to have a pest control professional inspect the situation and administer a professional ant control treatment.”

Triangle Pest Control offers a number of services that not only target existing ant infestation but also prevent new infestations.

“In every case, our Raleigh pest exterminators will target the source of the infestation, treating only those areas that are affected to avoid broadcast treatments.  Our pest professionals also identify environmental factors around your home that are attractive to ants, helping you avoid ant infestation in the future.”

For more information about home ant control services in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill-Cary region, visit Triangle Pest Control online at http://www.trianglepest.com/pest-control/home-pest-solutions

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Founded in 2003, Triangle Pest Control is the state leader in Bed Bug Management. A Raleigh extermination company, Triangle Pest Control specializes in an integrated pest management process that includes both elimination and prevention. The company has a firm commitment to working only with materials that have maximize the safety of families, children, and pets and is ranked #1 in customer service among Raleigh pest control companies.