ACT Environmental Auth No: 0619 Lic No: 5084551
Termite Accred No: 5387
When pest control is considered, the usual suspects tend to be mice, cockroaches, fleas and spiders. But did you know that ants are just as dangerous as these pests, can cause health risks, damage your home and attract other pests into your house? Often overlooked in the home, ants can cause devastating damage if left untreated. Here is an insider look at what havoc these tiny pests can do to your household:
Transmit disease pathogens
While not nearly as significantly known for transmitting diseases compared to mosquitos, ants can carry and transmit fungal and bacterial organisms which are serious disease pathogens. Within food facilities and medical treatment centres, ants are known to transmit salmonella and streptococcus, as well as numerous other organisms. Ants tend to be attracted to moisture and food and can pick up organisms from the rubbish bin and transfer them to other areas of your home. It’s important to be aware of ants in your home in order to avoid serious health risks.
Stings and bites
Stings and bites from ants can result in very serious health concerns and illness associated with allergic reactions. Hypersensitivity to ant venom can even cause life-threatening conditions and potential anaphylaxis, especially to young children. Intense pain, stinging, swelling and shock can accompany an ant bite at any age and nausea, dizziness and chest pain can occur as well. Preventing ants from entering your home and garden is imperative to protecting your family from this risk.
Home damage
Ants can cause just as much damage to homes as termites. Carpenter ants are known for causing significant structural damage and tunnel through wood structures over time. The majority of the damage is often hidden in door and window frames and other wood surfaces – making an ant infestation difficult to detect until you notice the deterioration of your property.
Attract other pests
Ants can also be the cause of attracting other pests to enter your home. Ants are a viable food source for other pests and can attract dangerous spiders, rats and even bats.
What can I do?
To protect your family and your home from potentially severe health risks, you need a professional to determine if you have ant infestations hiding within your home. Left untreated and ignored can have serious consequences.
At A1 Professional Pest Control, our team understands your family’s safety comes first. Contact the team at A1 Pest Control today for further evaluation and advice.
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