Ant Control in Niagara Falls

Ants in Niagara Falls: what to know

Niagara Falls mixes busy tourist districts, hotels, motels and restaurants with established residential neighbourhoods and newer developments in the south and west of the city.

• Outdoor patios and food areas attract ants through the warmer months.
• Older homes with past water damage or aging wood around windows and porches are more likely to attract carpenter ants.
• Pavement ants are common under driveways and patio stones in newer developments.

Ant problems usually start in spring and carry on through summer.

Signs of ants in your home

• Trails of ants along counters, floors or window sills
• Small piles of soil between patio stones or along the driveway
• Fine sawdust-like debris (frass) near wood, a possible sign of carpenter ants
• Winged ants appearing indoors in spring

What ant control usually involves

The provider identifies the species first, because pavement ants, sugar ants and carpenter ants are treated differently. Treatment usually targets the colony with baits or targeted applications rather than just the ants you can see, and may include finding moist or damaged wood for carpenter ants.

Prevention tips for Niagara Falls homes

• Wipe up crumbs and sticky spills and keep food sealed
• Fix leaks and moisture problems; carpenter ants prefer damp or damaged wood
• Keep mulch and firewood away from the foundation
• Seal cracks around doors, windows and the foundation

When to call

Call if ants keep coming back after cleanup, if you see large black ants indoors, or if you notice sawdust-like debris near wood.

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