Ant Control

Carpet Addicts Approach to Ant Control

Getting rid of an ant infestation in your home or office, is precisely what our pest control experts are trained to do. Whether you have ants out on your lawn, in the kitchen, or in your bathroom, the key to an ant-free home is finding and eliminating the nest. In many cases, several ant nests will be located on a single property, often building their colonies inside ceilings, or under patios, causing problems with ants in your house year-round. At Carpet Addicts we employ a holistic approach to home ant control. We believe that every house is as unique as the pest problems within it. When you hire our ant exterminators, you get a high-quality individual who has been trained in the biology of ants, who will come to your home armed with all the supplies necessary to get the job done right. He will talk with you about your ant problem, provide a thorough inspection, and begin treatments right away.

How Ants Affect Your Life

Aside from being an annoyance, these little critters can cause significant damage to your environment and health. Here are some of the ways ant infestations can affect your life:

Health Hazards

Bites or stings from ants can cause pain and itchiness that may require medical attention. Ants can also contaminate food, leading to potential illnesses such as Salmonella and Listeria.

Colony Outbreaks

When in search for food and shelter, ants tend to colonize homes in massive numbers . Ant infestations can be difficult to eliminate as their plentiful colonies usually stay hidden.

Damage to Property

Some species of ants such as carpenter ants can cause structural damages by chewing through wood to build their nests. Uncontrolled infestations can lead to pricy repairs.

Health Hazards

Bites or stings from ants can cause pain and itchiness that may require medical attention. Ants can also contaminate food, leading to potential illnesses such as Salmonella and Listeria.

Colony Outbreaks

When in search for food and shelter, ants tend to colonize homes in massive numbers . Ant infestations can be difficult to eliminate as their plentiful colonies usually stay hidden.

Damage to Property

Some species of ants such as carpenter ants can cause structural damages by chewing through wood to build their nests. Uncontrolled infestations can lead to pricy repairs.

Health Hazards

Bites or stings from ants can cause pain and itchiness that may require medical attention. Ants can also contaminate food, leading to potential illnesses such as Salmonella and Listeria.

Colony Outbreaks

When in search for food and shelter, ants tend to colonize homes in massive numbers . Ant infestations can be difficult to eliminate as their plentiful colonies usually stay hidden.

Damage to Property

Some species of ants such as carpenter ants can cause structural damages by chewing through wood to build their nests. Uncontrolled infestations can lead to pricy repairs.

How We Help You Banish Pests for Good

Trustworthy Pest Control Partner

Carpet Addicts is dedicated to providing you with a pest-free sanctuary for your home. We understand the importance of a good night’s sleep and the safety of your family members.

Skilled Technicians

Our team of highly trained and skilled technicians are equipped with the knowledge and expertise to tackle any ant problem you may encounter. From sneaky cockroaches to ants, we’ve got you covered.

Trustworthy Pest Control Partner

We are confident in our services. If you see any pests again within 7 days of our treatment, we will inspect and provide the necessary treatment for free. Your satisfaction is our top priority.

Tailored Solutions

At Carpet Addicts, we understand that each pest problem is unique. Our technicians will assess your specific situation and provide customized solutions to effectively eliminate pests from your home.

Learn More About Ants Control

Ant control and regular inspection for your residential home and commercial property should be in your to do list. Though they may not be alarming but they can turn into an infestation problem quickly. They can cause nuisance and invade to contaminate your food and for certain species to even bite you. Ants will eat almost anything, from sweets to food crumbs and it is equally important to maintain cleanliness.
If you leave crumbs or jam on the counter, ants will come thanks to their exceptional sense of smell. It takes only one ant to find the source of the sweet scent, it will create a scent path leading the rest of the colony to the food source. As a result, it will lead to an ants invasion, especially for carpenter ants and sugar ants. Another key component ants need to thrive for survival is water.
Not only do they drink water for survival, they will bring it back to their colony to store for later. As a result, leaking taps, flowering plants, toilets and pet water bowls are common areas to ants infestation areas. Carpet Addicts ants control service is effective, safe use of eco-friendly product to exterminate any type of ants infestation. The services we provide are applicable for homes, businesses like cafes, offices, factories, and warehouses.
Best to act quickly to kill ants infestation and control the situation before matters escalate. Various test and proven ways are available to approach for solution with an ant pest control. Ultimately Carpet Addicts Ants Control Services is the best choice to rid of ants problems.

Basic Ants Control Tips

Moreover there are plenty of reasons why your property is attracting ants. Therefore, you should be mindful of the following to prevent ants from infesting.

Good Housekeeping

Ants need food and water to survive and thrive as a colony. To prevent ants from entering your premises, you can start by maintaining and keeping the area clean. This means no leaving of food unattended and cleaning up spills.

Plumbing Issues

Since ants require water to live, leaks on your faucets and pipes will be a reason for them to stay. Regularly check taps for leaks to avoid luring ants and unwanted pests into your property.

Seal Entry Points

Gaps, cracks and crevices can be use as a passage and ants scent trail to invade your property. You can clean and wash these areas with detergent to remove the chemical trail pheromone.

Do It Yourself Ants Control Remedy

Try exploring do-it-yourself remedies, if you are facing a small scale of ants infestation. This is a widely explored topic, and some of these methods might be effective, particularly if your issue isn’t severe. Some home remedies include:

Vinegar

A solution of half and half vinegar and water helps repel ants. You can simply use the ant mixture to spray on surfaces like the floors, tables and countertops. If you prefer a concentrated mixture, you can also use vinegar as it is.

Hot Water

This is probably the cheapest home remedy for ants. All you need to do is pour boiling water on the ant nests, ant trails or ant colonies. However, take note that this is not enough to exterminate the whole colony.

Pepper

Similar to the rats, most of the ants species dislike the smell of peppercorn. By sprinkling red or black pepper around hotspots can be an effective ant deterrent.

Mint

Aside from pepper, ants also dislike the odour of peppermint. Plant some of these in your garden to repel ants naturally and at the same time it gives you a fresh smell.

Food Source

Ensure that food is stored in tight containers to stop ants from accessing it. Avoid leaving leftovers in the sink overnight or out in the open exposed. To dispose of your pet food from the tray after feeding time to avoid ants.

While there is nothing wrong about trying these home remedies, people usually apply the treatment wrong. For instance, using anti-ant gel at the wrong location or for the wrong type of ants. Perhaps even using an anti-ant killer spray to eliminate the ants. These solutions will only kill the one you see and not solve your ant issue in the long run.
Thus, often the result for a do-it-yourself ants treatment is less than satisfactory. From a low ants infestations, it will turn into a high ants infestation quickly. Two common mistakes are prone to happen while doing a do-it-yourself ant remedy. First is, not understanding the feeding habits of the ants species.
And second, the identification of the type of ant species. Different types of ants need different treatment. For some species of ant, gel baits can be effective while for others, a liquid insecticide is better. Engage Carpet Addicts pest control services for your ants infestation problem and matters will be solve effectively.

Tips To Prevent Ant Infestation

✅ Identify and close entry points – Ants usually get access through cracks in walls, floors, ceilings, windows, and pipes. However, ants can get into even the tiniest of openings. Because prevention is vital, your first responsibility should be to locate and seal any potential access sites.
✅ Remove water leaks – Ants usually get access through cracks in walls, floors, ceilings, windows, and pipes. However, ants can get into even the tiniest of openings. Because prevention is vital, your first responsibility should be to locate and seal any potential access sites.
✅ Keep proper sanitation – Ants usually get access through cracks in walls, floors, ceilings, windows, and pipes. However, ants can get into even the tiniest of openings. Because prevention is vital, your first responsibility should be to locate and seal any potential access sites.
✅ Store food in air tight containers – Ants usually get access through cracks in walls, floors, ceilings, windows, and pipes. However, ants can get into even the tiniest of openings. Because prevention is vital, your first responsibility should be to locate and seal any potential access sites.
✅ Store food in air tight containers – Ants usually get access through cracks in walls, floors, ceilings, windows, and pipes. However, ants can get into even the tiniest of openings. Because prevention is vital, your first responsibility should be to locate and seal any potential access sites.
✅ Trim trees and keep shrubs away from home exteriors – Ants usually get access through cracks in walls, floors, ceilings, windows, and pipes. However, ants can get into even the tiniest of openings. Because prevention is vital, your first responsibility should be to locate and seal any potential access sites.

Ant Control Treatment

One of the most popular pest control services, is the ant exterminator package. Especially for homeowners, understand that ant eradication is possible. Seeing them frequently in a specific area, you may have a serious ant problem that needs specialists assistance. From what we have experienced, homes with young kids are more prone to having ants issues.
Children frequently create a mess while eating, which effortlessly lures ants even from the tiniest crumbs. Our first step for ants control program is identifying the ants before finding their nest and harbourage area. We will start by following their trails that worker ants lay down along their established routes to and from a food source.
Our specialists will find the nests of the colony which are often in cracks or crevices. Treating the nest and harbouring area with the proper solution will end the infestation. Specialists will apply the right ant treatment applications to combat the ants infestation problem permanently.

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Steps To Solve Your Ants Problem

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Inspection & Identification

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Application

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Reporting

Why Choose Our Ant Control Experts

Fast response

If you require ant control services anywhere in Johannesburg or Pretoria that has a quick turn-around, Carpet Addicts is for you, we work 7 days a week a day, we also work on holidays.

If you require ant control services Carpet Addicts is for you, we work 24/7.

No call out charge

As a company, we feel it is wrong to charge a call-out fee. We strive to provide you with local ant control that is both fair and competitively priced.

As a company, we feel it is wrong to charge a call-out fee.

Pay on completion

Unless a deposit for parts is needed, we will never take money from you up-front. When you use our ant control services, you will only pay when you are completely satisfied.

We dont usually pay a deposit unless it is a big job.

Accredited

Our ant control service has been used by hundreads of homes and businesses in Johannesburg and Pretoria, our services are highly recommended and we have 5 star ratings on the internet.

Our services are highly recommended and we have 5 star ratings on the internet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Ants Hurt People?
Each ant species poses different health risks and problems. For example, fire ants can sting people.

What Brings Ants Into The House?
Ants are looking for food, shelter, and water. If you have any tiny openings in your home (holes in window or door screens, cracks in the foundation, or openings under doorways), in addition to crumbs in your kitchen or food left out, ants will find their way into your home.

Why Am I Getting A Lot Of Ants In My House?
The most common reason ants come indoors is to find food or a place to nest. Even the tiniest amounts, such as bread crumbs or dry pet food, can attract colonies of ants.

How Do I Find Out Where The Ants Are Coming From?
Ants may come from behind appliances, inside cabinets, or cracks and crevices around the walls. The best place to look for them is just about any location near a food source, such as floor drains and refrigerators.

Can You Do Your Own Ant Control?
It is not recommended to perform ant control on your own. Though some DIY solutions may solve an ant problem temporarily, these methods do not eliminate the entire ant colony as they only act to deter the ants and do not get rid of the whole ant colony and their nest.

How Do I Get Rid Of Ants In My House Using Natural Methods?
Some natural ways to get rid of ants from your house include using hand soap to remove ant pheromones, using pepper as a deterrent, cleaning with a mixture of white vinegar and water, and spraying a mixture of water and peppermint essential oils around entry points.

Can I Prevent An Ant Infestation Using Household Products?
Products bought off-the-shelve in your local store are likely to fail. However, cleaning the floors, counters, and the sink regularly is the best type of ant infestation prevention.

Does Bleach Kill Ants?
Bleach can be used to kill ants that you see and spray but isn’t an effective method for getting rid of them. In order to get to the root of the ant infestation you must treat the nest and areas where the ants are coming from. To get rid of the ants, an ant exterminator can help you find the ant colony, locate potential entry points, and create a tailored pest control plan.

What Smell Do Ants Hate?
Peppermint can be the best option because ants don’t like the smell of peppermint at all.

How Do I Stop Ants From Coming Back?
The most effective method for keeping your house ant-free is to ensure no food sources are available. Wash all plates and cooking utensils immediately after eating. Keep food sealed tightly in containers or plastic bags. These simple precautions can deter unwanted guests from setting up shop in your home.

How Can You Prevent Ant Infestations?
While our professional ant removal services are effective in eliminating existing ant infestations, it’s also important to take preventative measures to keep ants from returning to your home. Here are some tips to help prevent ant infestations:
✅ Keep your kitchen clean and free of crumbs and spills
✅ Seal cracks and crevices around doors, windows, and entry points
✅ Store food in airtight containers
✅ Trim back trees and bushes that touch your home
✅ Remove standing water sources in and around your home
By following these tips, you can help protect your home from future ant infestations and keep your family and pets safe from these pesky pests.

When Should I Book An Ant Treatment Appointment?
You should call pest exterminators as soon as you spot any signs of an ant infestation. Some ant species, can inflict some serious damage to your property. Before you know it, you can end up with damaged wood in your home that will cost you a lot to repair.

Can Pest Control Get Rid Of Ants?
Yes, pest control companies like Carpet Addicts have techs that are trained in ant pest control. Unlike DIY products, we know the behaviour and habitats of ants and have a much higher chance of guaranteeing their removal.

Can You Take Care Of My Ant Problem At The Weekend?
Of course, we can. The technicians can help you get rid of ants any day of the week, including on Saturdays, Sundays, and on holidays.

Do You Offer Ant Control Services Outside Of Business Hours?
Yes. We are available 7 days week, we are even available after hours. Many of our commercial clients schedule us to work around their businesses main operational hours. This minimises any disruption for your business.

When Is The Best Time To Call A Pest Control Company?
As soon as you notice the first signs of a garden ant infestation, you need to call a pest exterminator right away. Delaying the decision would only make matters worse.

What Areas Do You Cover?
We offer ant control services in Johannesburg, Pretoria and throughout Gauteng. Contact us today to schedule an appointment with our ant control specialists.

Why Hire an Ant Control Service?
While there are many over-the-counter insecticides available in the market today, a number of homeowners have reported that these products only provide temporary relief to their problem and the ants would eventually return after a few days. Most of the time, sealing the entry points of an ant hole will not solve the problem as these ants may find other routes to gain entry into your home or even make new tunnels in replacement for the closed paths. Furthermore, ant poison may not be very effective as these ants may return after the poison runs out. In these cases, hiring an ant control service may be the best bet to get rid of these ants permanently.