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Five Simple Ant Prevention Tips For San Francisco Bay Area Properties

As one of the smallest home-invading pests in the United States, ants are regularly the cause of concern for millions of homeowners across the nation, so much so that most are desperate for infestation solutions and prevention. With so much misinformation on the internet these days, it’s tough to find sources with reliable tips that will help keep your San Francisco Bay Area & Monterey property safe and secure against these tiny terrors. Luckily for you, we already have five easy and proven tips that’ll help make your home

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How To Get Rid Of Ants On Your Monterey Property

Ants are social insects. They are beneficial outside, where they prey on pests like fleas, eat dead insects, and dead vertebrates. They cease being beneficial when they enter your house. While California has about 270 species of ants, only a few cause problems.   Description Of Problem Ants Ants are usually black, brown, or red. They have a head, thorax, and abdomen and a pronounced waist. They have six legs. Here are the problem ants in Monterey in order of frequency. Pharaoh ants (Monomorium pharaonis) Argentine ants

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Now Is A Great Time For Ant Prevention In Santa Clara

Ants are invasive by nature. Their presence in our homes can range from being a nuisance to a danger. Some ants spread filth and disease. Some ants are known for destroying wood. Some ants are known for their painful stings. In Oakland, there are several varieties of ants, and none of them belong in our homes. Smith’s Pest Management is here to make sure your Oakland house stays ant free. Call to schedule your free consultation and find out why now is a great time

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How To Get Rid Of Ants in Your Home: A Complete Guide [2023]

Ants are a common household pest. With about 1,000 species of ants in the country, most homeowners run into an ant problem at one point or another. Whether it’s a trail of tiny black ants heading toward the kitchen, or large carpenter ants living on your deck, nobody likes sharing space with bugs. Here at Smith’s Pest Management, our team offers professional ant control services to customers in the San Francisco Bay Area and the Central Coast in California. And in this post, we’re sharing our top tips

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