Why Do I Have Ants?
Ants are the most common pests in and around the home. Ants, like all other insects, (and humans) need food, shelter, and water to survive. When the weather is dry, ants come inside in search of water. When the weather is rainy, ants come in to get dry, and when they are just plain hungry, ants will send in their scouts to seek out food. Often you’ll see ants in the bathroom where water from the tub and sink are readily available. In the kitchen, ants can find not only water but food as well.Food Sources
Ants feed on different types of food, including starches, meats, fats, and sweets. Knowledge of ant species, their food and nesting preferences, is very important in controlling ant colonies. Scouts are sent out from the colony to search for food and water.Role of the Scout
Once a scout has found a good source of food and water, she (workers are all female) will leave a trail of pheromones on her way back to the colony for other ants to follow and partake in the new found food and water supply.Ant Infestations
Most ants live in colonies below the soil; although some ant species such as Carpenter ants build their nest inside walls. There are a number of areas around the home that may result in ant infestations of other common species such as the Odorous House ant or Pavement ant. Landscaping is one area where certain plants and trees provide shelter and food for ants. Other areas of ant infestation are trash cans placed in close proximity to the home or in the garage, excessive mulching and moisture, overhanging branches touching the house; food left on counters, kitchen tables, and bits of food left in children’s bedrooms. Got ants? Call today at 1-800-986-1006 for help with an ant infestation. You’re also welcome to complete the form below and a caring Hearts Pest Management representative will contact you shortly.Locations
City Services for Pest Control in Los Angeles
Los Angeles • 800-986-1006 | ||
Agoura Hills | North Hollywood | |
Alhambra | Northridge | |
Arcadia | Pacific Palisades | |
Beverly Hills | Palos Verdes Estates | |
Burbank | Pasadena | |
Calabasas | Pomona | |
Cerritos | Rancho Palos Verdes | |
City of Industry | Redondo Beach | |
City of Los Angeles | Reseda | |
Claremont | Rolling Hills Estates | |
Culver City | Santa Fe Springs | |
Cypress | Santa Monica | |
Diamond Bar | Sherman Oaks | |
El Monte | Sylmar | |
El Segundo | Tarzana | |
Encino | Temple City | |
Glendale | Toluca Lake | |
Granada Hills | Torrance | |
Hacienda Heights | Venice | |
Hidden Hills | Walnut | |
Hollywood | West Covina | |
La Verne | West Hollywood | |
Long Beach | West Los Angeles | |
Malibu | Westlake Village | |
Manhattan Beach | Whittier | |
Marina Del Rey | Woodland Hills | |
City Services for Pest Control in Orange County
Orange County • 800-986-1006 | ||
Aliso Viejo | Laguna Hills | |
Anaheim | Laguna Niguel | |
Brea | Lake Forest | |
Buena Park | Los Alamitos | |
Capistrano Beach | Mission Viejo | |
City of Orange | Newport Beach | |
Corona Del Mar | Orange | |
Costa Mesa | Rancho Santa Margarita | |
Dana Point | Rossmoor | |
Fountain Valley | San Clemente | |
Fullerton | San Juan Capistrano | |
Garden Grove | Santa Ana | |
Huntington Beach | Tustin | |
Irvine | Villa Park | |
La Habra | Westminster | |
Laguna Beach | Yorba Linda | |
City Services for Pest Control in San Diego
San Diego Inland • 858-486-1006 | ||
4S Ranch | Rancho Penasquitos | |
Poway | Scripps Ranch | |
Rancho Bernardo | ||
Back Country • 760-789-4004 | ||
Descanso | Ramona | |
Julian | Santa Ysabel | |
Pine Valley | ||
North Inland • 760-745-1331 | ||
Bonsall | Hidden Meadows | |
Escondido | Pauma Valley | |
Fallbrook | Valley Center | |
San Diego City • 619-440-6080 | ||
Carlsbad | Pacific Beach | |
Coronado | Point Loma | |
La Costa | San Ysidro | |
Mira Mesa | The City of San Diego | |
Otay Mesa | ||
North Coastal • 760-753-8008 | ||
Cardiff By The Sea | Oceanside | |
Carmel Valley | Rancho Santa Fe | |
Del Mar | San Marcos | |
Encinitas | Solana Beach | |
La Jolla | Vista | |
South - East San Diego • 619-440-6080 | ||
Alpine | Imperial Beach | |
Bonita | Jamul | |
Chula Vista | La Mesa | |
East Lake Chula Vista | Lakeside | |
El Cajon | Santee | |
City Services for Pest Control in Ventura
Ventura • 800-986-1006 | ||
Camarillo | Oxnard | |
City of Ventura | Simi Valley | |
Moorpark | Thousand Oaks | |
City Services for Pest Control in Riverside
Riverside • 951-693-5005 | ||
Canyon Lake | Norco | |
Chino Hills | Perris | |
Corona | Sun City | |
Eastvale | Temecula | |
Lake Elsinore | The City of Riverside | |
Menifee | Wildomar | |
Moreno Valley | Winchester | |
Murrieta | ||
City Services for Pest Control in San Bernardino
San Bernardino • 909-793-0252 | ||
Chino | Ontario | |
Fontana | Rancho Cucamonga | |
Highland | Redlands | |
Loma Linda | Upland | |
Montclair | Yucaipa | |