Five Steps to Successful Ant Elimination
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Ant Control
Inspection
• A thorough inspection is half the battle
• Locate foraging trails, they will lead to the nest
• High-alert areas of these trails include:
• Cracks in sidewalks and driveways
• Along foundation walls
• Fence lines
• Etc.
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Ant Control
Identification
• Not all ant species act the same
• Proper identification is key
• Collect specimens and examine to properly
identify
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Ant Control
Recommendation
• Present customers with an IPM (Integrated
Pest Management) program
• It will help with the current problem
• As well as help prevent future infestations
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Ant Control
Treatment
• Includes both chemical and nonchemical
approaches
• Nonchemical includes:
• Trimming vegetation
• Exclusion
• Removal of moisture problems
• Removal of dead wood
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Evaluation
• Customer satisfaction is the ultimate goal
• A follow up session is encouraged to assess
effectiveness of treatment
• Ants are the most common pest infestation
• Each ant species is unique
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