Why Your Ant Baits Keep Failing

Dealing with ants is frustrating. It seems like the minute they smell crumbs on the floor or a sugary snack left open on the counter, they appear, skittering across your kitchen and around your home. So, you do what anyone would: pull out the ant bait and hope for the best.

But if the ant bait you’ve been using stops working (or stops being as effective), there could be several reasons why—many of which you may not even realize. And in the meantime, you’re stuck dealing with an ant infestation that crops up everywhere you turn. Not on our watch.

Let’s talk first about why your ant bait keeps failing, and the alternative options we recommend for ant control in Manhasset, NY that actually work.

Why Your Ant Baits Keep Failing

If you’re noticing that your ant bait simply isn’t doing the job it once was (or if it’s never helped your pest issues), here are a few reasons why:

• The ants don’t want the bait you’re using. Sometimes, the bait doesn’t meet the ant colony’s nutritional needs. Maybe it’s sugary when they need protein or vice versa. In some cases, the bait may even be old or spoiled, which won’t attract any ants to it.
• They have access to other food sources. While crumbs or spills are just little messes to us, they’re all-you-can-eat buffets for a colony of ants. That’s why we always encourage our customers to keep their kitchens clean, especially after cooking a meal. Ants can sniff out kitchen messes easily, which will attract them and encourage them to stay for more food.
• They aren’t placed properly. When you have an ant infestation, the bait must be placed along active ant trails to be effective. Otherwise, ants won’t even get close enough to be attracted to whatever is inside.

Alternative Ways to Keep Ants Out of Your Home

Though ant bait can seem like the most manageable pest control option, it isn’t as simple or even as cost-effective as you may believe—especially if you keep spending money on different brands that continue to be ineffective. Instead of crossing your fingers and hoping that it works, turn to a team of experts who will take care of everything for you.

At Mosquito Squad, our Manhasset, NY ant control is as thorough as it gets. We always begin with an inspection of your home to identify and seal any entry points we find. We’ll then spray these areas, your perimeter, and then perform indoor spot treatments to target active trails. We can perform your very first treatment within 48 hours, or it’s free, and we’ll come back every three weeks after that throughout the season to treat your home and yard again.

Why Trust Mosquito Squad for Your Outdoor Pest Control in Manhasset, NY?

When you need ant control that you can count on to last, call the Mosquito Squad team. We’ll perform your first treatment within 48 hours, or it’s free! Then, we’ll keep up a 3-week treatment cycle throughout the season to help discourage more ant colonies from entering your home.

What customers love about our business is that we make it easy for them to work with us. We will never surprise you with hidden fees or contracts, and we back up all of our work with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.

For dependable outdoor pest control near you, call on the professionals at Mosquito Squad. Call (631) 203-1252 or contact us online for a complimentary Manhasset, NY pest control assessment and quote.

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