• Ants can lift 10 to 50 times their body weight.
• It is estimated that there are around 1 million ants for each human in the world.
• Some ants are able to swim. Not only can they hold their breath underwater for long periods of time, but they will also build lifeboats to survive floods.
Ants are extremely adept at locating even the smallest cracks and crevices in walls, windows and foundations to enter your home to forage. Seal any potential points of entry you can find using caulk and other appropriate materials.
Ants leave an invisible trail containing pheromones so other ants can follow it to the resource they’ve discovered. Scrub around ant entrances with soap and water to wash away these trails.
Attractants such as sugar, grease and other foods are one of the main reasons ants enter your home. Remove potential lures by keeping food in sealed containers. Pet food should also be sealed and not left out where ants can easily access it.
Ants need moisture to survive, so you’ll want to minimize the amount of moisture in and around your home. This includes fixing leaking pipes and making sure that your gutters are draining correctly.
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