Ant Control
Ant Control in Singapore
You’ve undoubtedly seen ants crawling around on your property because ant infestations are one of the most common pest concerns found in homes and businesses. Kitchens, bathrooms and panties are common places with sightings of ants due to the presence of food and moisture.
Besides causing painful bites, ants carry bacteria and pose risks of contamination to our food. Therefore, it is important to get rid of ants on your property. However, it is extremely difficult to get rid of ants as they love to build their nests in hard-to-reach areas such as cracks and crevices in the walls. This explains why you might have exhausted over-the-counter and DIY solutions to remove ants only to find them on your property again. This is because eliminating physical ants you see does not necessary destroy their colony.
Discuss an effective ant pest control solution with the ant experts at Bingo Pest and learn how you can keep ants away from your home or business property completely.
The Life Cycle of Ants
The ant pest undergoes a complete metamorphosis. They go through 4 distinct stages:
– Egg
– Larva
– Pupa
– Adult
Generally, an ant egg takes approximately 7 to 14 days to reach the larva stage.
Signs of an Ant Infestation
Getting rid of an ants as soon as you notice any early signs of infestation can aid in a faster removal that requires lesser effort. Before establishing an ant extermination programme, an ant specialist will also conduct visual inspection to identify signs of ants in your property. These signs may include:
Traces of Ants
When you see live ants crawling around your property, you are at risk of an ant infestation. They appear mostly in areas where you prepare and store food, as well as places with moisture.
Ant Trail
Most ants create a pheromone trail to their food sources. Sighting of pathways created by ants is another sign to note.
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Ant Nest
An ant nest look like a small heap of soil or dirt, usually in areas that are difficult to reach and spot.
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Ant Control Solutions
A holistic treatment and management plan for ants can help in the complete removal of ants in your property. A combination of ant treatments may be used depending on the findings from the ant inspection. Ant pest control solutions with Bingo Pest may include:
More ants may be observed during the initial treatments as they continue surfacing to forage for food. The more the ant pest feeds on the baits, the sooner the elimination of the ant colony. This is a short-lived side-effect and will improve over time.
Speak to us to learn more about our ant control solution.
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How often should we disinfect a place?Regular cleaning helps to reduce pathogens including bacteria, viruses and fungi on commonly-shared surfaces. This helps to reduce the risk of transmission from surfaces including keyboards, door knobs and switches. Therefore, it is recommended to carry out cleaning daily to get rid of contaminants that may land on the surfaces. Besides cleaning, you may consider a professional sanitisation and disinfection misting treatment to thoroughly cleanse your property. This may be done as one-off service or regularly based on your needs.
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How do i disinfect a house with COVID-19 exposure?Household bleach and alcohol (70% to 90%) can be used for surface disinfection. You should first wipe down the surfaces with water and detergent to remove any traces of dirt before carrying out the disinfection. In addition to surface disinfection, a professionally-conducted disinfection misting service can help to get rid of viruses lingering in the air. This treatment is suitable to be carried out not only for residential homes but also ideal for businesses with COVID-19 exposure.
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What is the price of a professional disinfection service?The cost of disinfection services may vary depending on several factors such as the scope of work, size of your property and frequency of treatment. It may also cost more to disinfect premises with confirmed COVID-19 cases as there are more prerequisites to the service including the need to don full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to carry out the service.
