The Trick To Effective Ant Control For Oahu Properties

When a pest is commonplace, people tend to believe they are innocent and easy to control. Unfortunately, this is not entirely true, and this misconception can lead to property owners mishandling pest invasions. The majority of insects and creatures are very detrimental. If they don’t ruin the structure of your Oahu home or business, they’ll wreck your personal belongings. What’s even worse is that they often can spread harmful germs or transmit diseases, like ants.

If you want to defeat ants, the first thing to know is that there are multiple subspecies. Believe it or not, their appearances, behaviors, and risk factors vary. This dictates how deterrence should be done. It would be wise to familiarize yourself with local ant groups. Learn more about them and how Pest Tech Hawaii can help.

What Ants Are In Oahu & What Are The Hazards?

White-footed, Argentine, and odorous house ants are prevalent in the vicinity.

White-Footed Ants

White-footed ants indeed have feet that are white or pale-colored. They truly live up to their name. Being rather petite, these black or brown pests are just 0.12 of an inch long. Vegetated spaces and human dwellings are attractive to them because of the abundant nectar, water, and sugary liquids. Indoors, you might see them congregating in kitchens, bathrooms, and foundation voids. Outside, they’ll surround trees, rotting wood, and rocks.

Argentine Ants

Argentine ants are the same size as their white-footed counterparts. Their bodies are totally hairless and come in an array of brown shades. Queens and males in the colony have wings. It makes sense that these critters have a reputation for penetrating interiors, as they’re often in close proximity on the lawn. Loads of them will be nestling in the soil, organic debris, trees, logs, and sidewalk cracks. If they enter your space, they’ll be in structural gaps and floorboards.

Odorous House Ants

Odorous house ants are also 0.12 of an inch long. Due to the steady access to humidity and moisture, these bugs love being around domiciles and establishments. They want to get to your heaters, pipes, and other utilities. You can expect to see them creeping in floor and foundation openings, carpeting, and paneling as well. A spoiled coconut smell will seep from them if they’re smashed. If you’re bitten, it will only be moderately painful. An infestation is confirmed with one sighting.

How Can Oahu Ants Be Prevented?

Once more, no ant is harmless. Each one is a danger because they harbor bacteria, and can taint food and surfaces. Salmonella and E. coli are just two of the illnesses linked to these insects. Since they can get indoors with little effort and reproduce rapidly, it’s very difficult to trump ants.

Any given colony can have thousands of members. To discourage them, do the following:

• Patch up crevices in utility lines, foundations, windows, screens, and doors.  
• Make sure sweeps are on all doors that face the outside. 
• Trim grass and greenery on a routine basis. Place plants away from the property by two feet. 
• Get up food messes right away.
• Put food and trash in containers with secure lids. Don’t forget about pet meals. 
• Thoroughly clean your kitchen and pantries regularly. 
• Vacuum and remove trash frequently. 
• Fix leaks and moisture hitches immediately.

What Can Pest Tech Hawaii Do About Oahu Ants?

Retail products for ants won’t cut it. A few bugs may die, but this isn’t good enough when your goal is to stop an infestation. These expensive items aren’t worth the shortcomings or high toxicity. Contact us at Pest Tech Hawaii for safer solutions that are far more efficient. Our skilled technicians will employ industrial-grade interior and exterior home pest control treatments, like perimeter barriers, dusts, and baits. Call today for a free estimate!