Why Do Ants Come Into My Home In The Spring?

Located in New Kent County, Barhamsville is a peaceful, rural Virginia community. Filled with trees and lots of natural charm, it’s the ideal place for families who enjoy spending time outdoors by the various rivers, state parks, or in their own backyards. However, when ants emerge in the spring, it can feel frustrating watching the part of nature you DON’T love—AKA ants—barge into your home.

But instead of allowing your home to be taken over by ants, turn to the solution that actually works: ant control by Mosquito Squad Plus. Our comprehensive pest control solutions are performed on a recurring schedule throughout the season, always by trained technicians who know exactly what your home needs. Let’s talk about how it works and why it helps when ants come into your home in the first place during the spring.

What Attracts Ants to Your Home in the Spring in Barhamsville?

During spring in Barhamsville, two major things happen that contribute to ants: temperatures increase, and there are more rainstorms. While temperatures cause ants to emerge, moisture in the environment is the number one reason ants invade homes in spring. As soil temperatures warm in spring, ant colonies become active and send out foragers to find food and water. 

Those spring rains that saturate soil can flood ant colonies, driving them to seek higher, drier ground inside homes, many of which have condensation, leaky pipes, and damp basements that attract them. The most common invaders are odorous house ants and pavement ants, although carpenter ants also become active in the spring, especially in homes near wooded areas. 

Steps You Can Take to Help Keep Ants Away Before Spring Arrives

When spring arrives in Barhamsville and the ants begin to emerge, trying to keep them out of your home can feel like a losing battle. But at Mosquito Squad Plus, we know just what to do to help keep them away, and we have a few tips you can implement during ant season:

• Regularly inspect entry points like foundation cracks, gaps around windows and doors, utility line penetrations, and worn weather stripping
• Be sure to seal these entry points and monitor them throughout the season
• Fix moisture issues like damp basements, condensation, and leaky pipes
• Keep food stored in airtight containers
• Clean up messes, especially sugary food and crumbs, as soon as possible 
• Partner with Mosquito Squad Plus on ant control in Barhamsville 

How Ant Control from Mosquito Squad Plus Works

With Home Shield from Mosquito Squad Plus, ant control has never been easier or more hassle-free. This signature indoor pest control treatment begins with a home inspection to help us identify entry points that can be sealed to prevent future infestations. We’ll then target these areas with our core barrier spray and treat your perimeter as well to create a protective barrier around your home. 

All of our products are EPA-registered and formulated for residential use, and we’ll return to your home every three weeks throughout the season to reapply them to your home. Because they’re only applied to your exterior, there’s no need for foggers or indoor sprays. 

Searching for pest control near Barhamsville?

Ready for ant control in Barhamsville that actually works? We can perform your first treatment within 48 hours, or it’s free, and keep up a 3-week treatment cycle throughout the season to help maintain your protection all year long. 

Throughout your service, we’ll offer transparent pricing, 5-star customer service, and back all of our expert work with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. 

Seeing ants invading your Barhamsville home this spring? Call Mosquito Squad Plus of Williamsburg at (757) 280-3624 or contact us online for a free quote.