by: Rentokil
Hot weather not only sends us on a mission to find a place to cool off, but also make ants more likely to march indoors on their quest to find food and shelter.
Though the ant species most commonly found in South Africa are not known to carry disease, nobody likes to see them scavenging for food inside a hotel or guesthouse.
Ants are attracted by sweet and sticky substances. Here are a few tips to keep ants out and away from your guests:
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Always cover food – we don’t know where the ant has been before it crawled all over our food
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Clear away food and spillages immediately
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Keep rubbish bins sealed tightly
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Prevent ants from entering your establishment by sealing access point such as cracks and crevices in door and window frames
Did You Know?
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Application of residual sprays may only affect 10% of the colony which is visible on the outside of the colony.
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Ant baits of different types are the new and better way of treating ants as the baits are taken to the nest and helps to control the whole colony.
Different species of ants can be found around the country and the control methods for each of these vary. This is why it is advisable to contact a professional pest control company.
Visit www.rentokil.co.zafor more information on ants and other pests.
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