Common ants and roaches in Queen Creek homes
There are thousands of ant and cockroach species across the globe, but just a handful are likely to get onto your Queen Creek property. You’re most likely to deal with the following in our region.
Ants
Many ants are nuisance pests, but some species can harm your health or property. Even nuisance ants can contaminate your food, so keeping them out of your house is important.
- Acrobat Ants: Acrobat ants are tiny ants that frequently invade homes and can contaminate food.
- Argentine Ants: Known for their large colonies and aggressive foraging behavior, Argentine ant colonies quickly expand during monsoon season.
- Carpenter Ants: Carpenter ants are large ants that damage the wooden structures they infest.
- Fire Ants: More likely to be seen outdoors, fire ants deliver painful stings.
- Little Black Ants: Little black ants are nuisance pests that can contaminate food.
- Odorous House Ants: Known for their stench when crushed, odorous house ants are considered nuisance pests.
- Pavement Ants: Commonly seen around outdoor areas, pavement ants may go indoors while foraging for food.
Cockroaches
Cockroaches are dangerous pests known for spreading bacteria and pathogens that can cause serious illness. It’s imperative that these pests do not get into your home.
- American Cockroaches: American cockroaches are large and frequently infest kitchens and basements.
- German Cockroaches: German cockroaches are small and thrive in warm, humid areas, like bathrooms, laundry rooms, and kitchens.
- Oriental Cockroaches: Shiny and black, Oriental cockroaches prefer dark, damp spaces and often infest basements or crawl spaces.
Prevention tips to keep pests out of your Queen Creek home
Keeping all ants and roaches out of your Queen Creek home this spring starts with preventative measures. It’s not easy to keep these pests out of your home, mainly because they are small and can easily exploit small openings to access your house. However, with the following tips, you can make it less likely that they will end up inside your house.
Seal Entry Points
- Inspect and seal cracks, crevices, and gaps around windows, doors, and foundations.
- Ensure door sweeps are in place and fit tightly.
- Repair or replace torn or damaged window screens.
Keep Your Home Clean
- Wipe down surfaces regularly to remove food crumbs, grease, and spills that attract pests.
- Store food in airtight containers.
- Take out your trash frequently.
Eliminate Moisture Sources
- Fix leaky pipes and dripping faucets.
- Ensure no standing water is present under sinks or in your bathrooms.
- Use dehumidifiers in moisture-prone areas.
Trim Vegetation and Remove Debris
- Trim trees and bushes near the house to prevent ants from using branches as bridges to enter your home.
- Keep firewood, leaves, and other organic debris away from the foundation.
- Keep your lawn trimmed.
When to call in the local pest control pros
Even if you’ve taken preventative measures, you can still encounter ants and cockroaches in your Queen Creek home. When you notice these pests in your house, contact the professionals at Termio Pest Control. Better yet, get in touch with us before these pests show up.
Avoiding an ant or roach infestation is the best way to protect your family from health issues and your home from unnecessary damage. Termio Pest Control’s ant and roach control services will protect your house from these harmful pests.
Our Termio Essentials Plan is a quarterly home pest control plan that covers ants, roaches, and other pest activity in the Queen Creek area. Our indoor pest control services and outdoor pest treatments eliminate active pest infestations and prevent new ones, giving you ongoing protection for a pest-free home, no matter the season.
Don’t wait for ants or roaches to invade this spring. Serving Queen Creek, Gilbert, and the Phoenix metro, contact your trusted pest experts at Termio Pest Control for ant and roach control today.
