This wet winter has led to a greater infestation of ant this spring and summer. Reporter Eric Knabe has some tips to help combat the invasion…
This summer has been challenging in the seasonal battle between ant and man, here are some ideas that may tip the scales in your favor. First, identify the type of ant you are dealing with, details on most species can be found on the internet. Some ants may be new to you and could require special treatment to eliminate. The area you thought was clean might need another once over, small crumbs still look like a buffet to an ant. Ants leave a scent trail getting to their food, so wipe down the area with a vinegar and water solution or a vinegar based cleaner to remove the trail. When using ant bait, make it easy for the ant to get to and avoid using repellant-type sprays near it. Finally; if there are small children, elderly, or someone who has specific allergies in your household, you might consider hiring a professional exterminator who can act promptly and can give you a game plan to avoid the next infestation.
