Why It Is Hard To Get Rid Of Pavement Ants On Your Denver Property

What To Know About Pavement Ants

Pavement ants are so small that you might not even notice them if you aren’t paying attention. These ants measure between 1/10 and 1/8 of an inch in length and have a dark brown or blackish color. If you don’t notice these tiny bugs, you may recognize the small dirt mounds that mark entrances to their underground colonies.

Pavement ants aren’t picky eaters and will munch on anything from seeds and grains to other insects — and of course, the snacks in your pantry are always a favorite treat for pavement ants. Once these ants are inside your property, just about anything edible is on the menu.

Are Pavement Ants Dangerous?

Compared to other pests, pavement ants aren’t all that dangerous. They don’t sting like wasps and fire ants nor do they cause rampant destruction like termites. But pavement ants can still cause trouble around your property.

Pavement ants can cause contamination. If they scavenge for food in any unsanitary areas like bathrooms or garbage dumpsters, they can spread the germs they pick up in those locations, possibly causing gastrointestinal distress from E. coli or salmonella bacteria. However, pavement ants are not especially dangerous when it comes to causing illness.

The main problem that pavement ants cause is stress. They infest in large numbers at the first sign of food. Once an infestation has taken root, it can be hard to eliminate.

Why Are Pavement Ants Hard To Get Rid Of?

There are a number of factors that contribute to the resilience of pavement ants. First, pavement ant colonies often have many thousands of members, so even killing off hundreds of ants will have little impact on the overall population. Pavement ant colonies also tend to have multiple queens. This makes them harder to eliminate because even if one queen is killed from a store-bought pesticide, others will still produce eggs and propagate the colony.

That’s why the best way to get rid of pavement ants on your Denver property is with help from the pros at Absolute Pest Control. Since 1986, we’ve provided our customers with exceptional service. With monthly, seasonal, and specialty treatments available, we have the right plan to meet your needs and get rid of your pavement ants once and for all.

How To Prevent Pavement Ants

Once you’ve got pavement ants, they can be frustratingly difficult to get rid of. But while eliminating pavement ants is tough, preventing them can be a piece of cake.

You can prevent pavement ants from infiltrating your Denver property by:

• Cleaning the kitchen: Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors to remove crumbs and food debris. Wipe down counters and appliances after preparing or eating food.
• Protecting the pantry: Store your pantry foods in sturdy plastic, metal, glass, or ceramic containers with tight-sealing lids. Try to store fruit and other produce in your refrigerator rather than on the counter. 
• Sealing off entrances: Inspect the exterior of your property for any cracks in the foundation, gaps around pipes or cables, or damage around doors and windows. Seal cracks with silicone caulk and replace faulty weather stripping and door sweeps as needed.

For relief from pavement ants or any other problematic pests in Denver, contact Absolute Pest Control today.

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