Manhattan Ant Pest Control
Do you have a problem with ants in your home or at your place of business in Manhattan?
Identifying an Ant Infestation
Ants are easy to recognize and can be difficult to eliminate once they have invaded a location. Attracted to any form of food, ants will invade and contaminate food supplies quickly. In addition, among the many species spread across North America, several types of ants will not only significantly damage a structure in a relatively short length of time, ants have been known to also cause troublesome health issues as well as being an unsightly nuisance to property owners in Manhattan.
Ants form colonies headed by a queen and her workers. They develop quickly into large nests formed along the openings and crevices of a property. The NYC Animal Control LLC pest control experts are trained and experienced to quickly identify any ant species that can threaten the well-being of individuals and the overall structural integrity of your property in Manhattan with a customized pest control program for their quick removal.
The Most Common Types of Ant Infestations
Pharaoh Ants
Light brown or red in color, the pharaoh ant is very small in size and often difficult to detect. Nests are usually found in inaccessible areas that are prone to high levels of moisture. Pharaoh ants are capable of spreading bacteria to food supplies and normally require experienced and systematic pest control methods from professionals.
Carpenter Ants
Avoiding the food supply and preferring wood instead, carpenter ants look for moist areas and chew away at wood and other structural components including electrical cables!! Small piles of sawdust almost always indicate the presence of carpenter ants that systematically make their way through a home or business to cause significant damage.
Health Risks From Ants
Ant infestations are also frequently found to be the cause behind various individual health concerns ranging from allergic skin reactions to continuous headaches and abdominal cramps. Consider a consultation with a NYC Animal Control LLC pest control expert to address unexplained health concerns.
To learn more about ant infestations and how to get eliminate them safely from your Manhattan location, contact a NYC Animal Control LLC specialist for a free assessment.