How To Keep Dangerous Pharaoh Ants Away From Your Las Vegas Home

An ant infestation may seem like a plague in your Las Vegas home, but there are one species, in particular, that was actually speculated to be one of the most famous plagues in historical literature; the pharaoh ants. These tiny menaces don't cause structural damage to buildings, and their bites aren't filled with painful or dangerous venom, but their presence in your home would be far from harmless. Of all the species of ants that could invade your home, this is definitely one you don't want to find. Learn more about pharaoh ants and why pest control in Las Vegas in a must!

Pharaoh Ant Appearance And Habits

Measuring in at only 1/16 of an inch long, pharaoh ants are one of the smallest species in Las Vegas. They have pale to reddish-yellow bodies, with abdomens much darker than their head and thoraxes. Unlike a lot of species, pharaoh ant colonies tend to have multiple queens, which removes the need for winged reproductive ants. Instead, they go through a process called budding; one queen takes a small number of worker ants and branches out to create a new colony of their own.

Because of their predisposition for multiple queens, most colonies reach numbers into the thousands, and more matured colonies can amass a population of roughly 300,000 workers and hundreds of queens. This is the biggest reason pharaoh ants are so difficult to eradicate; they're incredibly prolific, they spread out quickly, and botched extermination can lead to an even worse infestation.

The Dangers Pharaoh Ants Bring To Las Vegas Homes

They don't destroy homes, and their bites are barely a nuisance, but unfortunately, their presence does pose a significant threat to the health of your household. Pharaoh ants are super-spreaders for dangerous diseases, and they're one of the worst pests that healthcare workers have to deal with in hospitals and nursing homes.

They'll contaminate IV lines, open wounds, and improperly stored dry goods with pathogens such as:

• Staphylococcus
• Streptococcus
• Clostridium
• Salmonella
• Various kinds of harmful fungi

How To Prevent A Pharaoh Ant Infestation In Your Las Vegas Home

Pharaoh ants are attracted to excessive moisture, and also foods that contain sugars, grains, and greases. There are plenty of ways to reduce your chances of dealing with pharaoh ants in your Las Vegas home, and thankfully a lot of those preventative measures include routine household chores:

• Check the exterior of your home for any cracks, gaps, and holes; areas of concern include foundation, siding, exposed wood, around pipes and wires, roof, and trim
• Repair any worn-down insulation around exterior doors and windows
• Inspect your home for any leaking pipes, and repair as necessary
• Invest in a dehumidifier for rooms like the kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, and basement
• Store dry goods in airtight containers
• Wipe down counters, tables, and food prep areas daily
• Clean up any food and drink spills immediately after they happen
• Sweep, mop, and vacuum daily to keep food particles off the floor
• Make sure both interior and exterior trash cans have tight-fitting lids

How To Get Pharaoh Ants Out Of Your Las Vegas Pantry

If you're trying to save money, you might be tempted to test your own extermination skills with store-bought pesticides or homeopathic remedies. While you'd be well within your rights, this could pose several frustrating and even dangerous complications. Store-bought pesticides are largely ineffective, and even if they are potent enough they usually contain harmful chemicals that could severely impact the health of your household. On top of that, since pharaoh ants already use budding to create new colonies, a failed extermination would scare the surviving population into branching out and creating even more colonies.

Don't waste your time, money, and sanity on products that won't work. Instead, give the professionals a call. At Pest Control Solutions, we know the importance of maintaining a safe, pest-free home. With our ant control services and other treatments, we only use the highest quality pesticides and pest control products on the market, and every treatment comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. So get in contact with us today, and start living stress-free in your home with our effective home pest control services.