Patience is a Virtue…Especially when Dealing with Ants!

It can be so frustrating to see ants marching through your kitchen, no matter how many times you try to kill them. They just keep coming back! But did you know that there’s a better way to get rid of ants for good? By using ant baits, you can eliminate an entire colony of ants at the source. Just remember, patience is key—it may take a few days for the ant baits to work their magic.

How Ant Baits Work

Ant baits are designed to slowly kill ants over a period of time, which allows them to share the bait with the rest of their colony. The active ingredient in most ant baits is boric acid, which is a stomach poison that interrupts the ant’s digestive system. Boric acid is relatively safe for humans and pets, but it is deadly for ants (and other pests)!

However, simply setting out a dish of ant bait isn’t enough—you need to be patient and give the baits time to work. It may take a few days (or even up to two weeks) for all the ants in the colony to die off. But once they’re gone, they’re gone for good! And isn’t that worth the wait?

Why Ant Baits?

Pest control services often recommend the use of ant baits due to their effectiveness in attacking pest colonies at the source. Unlike other pest control measures that may only provide most limited success against individual ants, ant baits target the queen and larger members of the colony, inhibiting their capacity to reproduce. The power of this approach slowly builds as a circle of pest death consists until eventually the pest population diminishes or eradicated entirely. While it may take time to see results, ant baits are worth this wait because they tackle pests at their source and can save countless hours in additional pest removals.

The pest control services used to control pest populations have come a long way in the last few decades. Today, pest control companies utilize pesticides which are much safer compared to the harsh chemicals used in the past. Although these pest management services still pose some concern in regards to environmental effects and long-term health implications, the current pest control supplies are far less dangerous than before and provide effective pest regulation. Regulations and inspections of pest control supplies also play critical roles in keeping people safe by ensuring that only approved materials are used.

If you’re dealing with an ant problem in your home, don’t reach for the Raid just yet! Ant baits are a much more effective solution, although it may take a little bit of patience before they work their magic. But trust us, it’s worth the wait! Once you’ve eliminated the colony at the source, you won’t have to worry about those pesky ants anymore. If  those ant baits don’t work, don’t panic! Give Prodigy Pest Solutions a call and we’ll give you a free estimate today!