Ants In My Gutters

Dealing with ants can be incredibly frustrating the individuals are tiny but their communities are large so getting rid of one wave of invaders doesn t keep more from sneaking in.

Ants in my gutters.

Keep gutters clean of debris. A wide open area is less likely to develop clogged gutters but an inspection isn t a bad idea especially if you suddenly develop a carpenter ant or other problem and have no obvious visible moisture source. Ants can build their colonies almost anywhere. And there are pests of the buzzing and stinging variety bees wasps and hornets.

Depending on which species you are dealing with ants can survive and thrive in several different types of environments. This deters ants from re infesting and prevents further spread of the decay. Ants love moist conditions. Make sure that gutters drain properly.

Dirt and leaf debris in gutters can provide ants with the food and nutrients that they. Clogged gutters are a common source of water damage which in turn is an invitation to carpenter ants to invade your home. Ants can also inhabit gutters creating colonies that can become costly to remove and destructive to existing structures. How can ants possibly live in our gutters.

Trees underground crawl spaces drywall and even your roof and gutters. After correcting any damp conditions or water leaks it s important to remove and replace any wet damaged wood. Wood destroying insects such as carpenter ants and termites can cause a lot of damage to the structural integrity of your home and foundation by hiding among fallen leaves in your gutters. Some ants live on and in the ground some can live in the walls of your home and some will even establish colonies and thrive in the gutters of your home.

If you have areas of standing water ants will be. This video was taken on my roof and highlights how residual moisture in decomposing gutter debris can cause an environment friendly to ants and centipedes along with other. Use bait products to attract and kill the ants. Preventing insects before they become a problem is always the best way to avoid infestations and potential insect damage.