Carpenter ants represent a health and safety risk to you and your family, primarily if they establish a colony on your property. The risks are why it is vital to contact carpenter ant removal in Toronto at the first sign of the large insects. Because of the potential hazards and size of colonies, professionals do not recommend DIY methods or so-called “solutions.”

Potential Hazards of Carpenter Ant Infestations

At first glance, a single carpenter ant does not look like much, especially compared to humans. Still, the insect can destroy homes and cause infections or illnesses. Carpenter ants will also spread to satellite colonies within a single structure.

The risks of having carpenter ants on your property are significant. Contact a local pest control service to handle and negate all potential dangers.

1. Ant Bites

Carpenter ant bites are painful. The species can secrete formic acid into bite wounds to make them more painful. Some people are allergic to formic acid, meaning the bites can cause significant and dangerous side effects. Some rarer and more severe side effects include a rapid heart rate, difficulty breathing, or flu-like symptoms.

2. Structural Damage

Carpenter ants burrow into wood beams and structures, which leads to their most significant threat: structural damage. By tunnelling through wood support beams or other structural elements, the ants weaken the house or building. If a colony grows large enough or adopts enough satellite colonies, collapses are possible.

3. Food and Water Contamination

Carpenter ants are very clean insects and do not carry or transmit diseases like other pests. The primary way a carpenter ant can make you or your pets sick is through cross-contamination.

Ants, regardless of species, are constantly searching for food. Their search takes them through many unsanitary spaces — trash, drains, toilets, etc. The ants then walk across your counters, cupboards, or tables, leaving a trail of bacteria. The insects may even walk across your food, fall into your drinking water, etc.

Reasons To Hire Truly Nolen

You can find many pest control services in the Toronto area, but only one with the Truly Nolen stamp of approval. Truly Nolen started in 1938, during the Great Depression, and is now one of the leading pest control companies in several countries, including the U.S. and Canada. If you are looking for a pest control company, look no further than your neighbourhood Truly Nolen.

1. Qualified Professionals

To operate a licensed and insured pest control service in Canada, you must have the proper qualifications. Truly Nolen trains its technicians to ensure they know and comprehend all regulatory requirements of the industry. You and your family couldn’t be in better hands.

2. Four-Seasons Program

Carpenter ants’ colonies and infestations are incredibly challenging to eliminate. You will probably need repeat visits from pest control services to ensure your home is free of colonies.

Truly Nolen offers a Four-Seasons Program for keeping various pests at bay. The company knows carpenter ants are not only a spring and summer concern.

3. Cost-Effective Solution

Finally, Truly Nolen is an affordable pest control solution. Too many homeowners and business owners attempt DIY options, but none are sufficient in eliminating carpenter ant infestations. Most property owners will waste money trying DIY solutions before realizing professional help is necessary.

Have you seen carpenter ants around your house, the interior or exterior? If so, you need a professional property assessment. Contact Truly Nolen Canada to schedule a property inspection. The company will send out a team to inspect your property and determine the extent of your needs, at which point you can sign-up for the service.