It’s one thing to receive a “human” uninvited guest – and another to receive pests. Well, at least the human passes through the door, and you can see them walking in. Pests? Well, they’ll creep in, invade your entire space, and catch you by surprise.

Like humans, pests can walk in, right through the front door. But unlike humans, they can also squeeze their tiny bodies through cracks, holes, crevices, and any other opening. Some can even use the sewer or and other piping systems to access your home. Unfortunately, when they do, they grow roots and become very hard to eliminate. That’s why it is in your best interest to keep them out. But if you already are dealing with an invasion, you could be wondering why the pests chose your home. In this article, we will list a few things that could be attracting the pest in your home to help you prevent future infestations.

Where you live

Some areas are prone to sugar ants than others. So, if you live in Minnesota, Michigan, Massachusetts, and so on, you are bound to have an infestation at some point or another. In which case, it might be in your interest to bring in a pest control expert to help pest-proof your home. Talk to an expert today to get more information about the same. An expert can even look into your problem and offer advice regarding the course of your infestation.

Sugary stuff and other food items

Sugar ants, as the name suggests, love sweets and all varieties of scraps and foods. But they also eat proteins, fats, and plant pollen. Once they identify a source of food, they will feast, and haul it back to their nest for the queen to eat too. Sugar ants have about 4 to 5 times more odor receptors than other insects; that’s why they have highly organized colonies and well-structured communication. When one ant finds a food source, the rest will know in no time.

Easy access to your home

If you have holes, crevices, cracks, or any other opening on your walls or floor, it makes it easy for the sugary ants to come into your house. If you think about it, ants cannot appear out of the blues. They must go in through some opening. So, the best way to ensure these creatures don’t creep into your home is by sealing all entry points.

Old wood, roots of plants, shrubs, and bushes

Shrubs and bushes, plant roots, and old woods could be the reason why you are experiencing an ant attack. Sugary ants reside in damp, moist and dark areas, and if they find your compound to be conducive, they will move in. And if you have them in your backyard, it’s only a matter of time before they figure out a way into your home or car. So, if you have bushes and shrubs near you, try trimming them so the sun can dry the ground. Also, get rid of any old wood that’s just lying around.