A Guide To Ants in Oklahoma
Here in Oklahoma, we have a wide variety of ant species ranging from the small and painful red fire ant to the wood-destroying carpenter ant. Typically, ants are social insects that are usually found living outdoors in underground colonies which are comprised of at least one queen and thousands of workers. These workers ants are responsible for building these underground colonies and providing food for their queen and the rest of their colony. Ants are also notorious for ruining picnics and invading living areas.
Are Ants Dangerous?
All ants are dangerous to a certain degree, but depending on the exact species, some are more dangerous than others. For example, carpenter ants pose no direct threat to your health but they do pose a significant threat to the wood of your home. On the other side of the spectrum, you have the common, house-invading ants like pavement ants, odorous house ants, and acrobat ants that are considered nuisance pests and pose no danger to you, your family, or your home. Here in Oklahoma, there are only one ant species that you need to worry about regarding your health: the fire ant! These ants are known to be aggressive and their bites are very painful and can cause allergic reactions in certain individuals
Why do I Have An Ant Problem?
Ants are scavenging pests that commonly invade our homes while searching for food to bring back to their colonies. If you have a large number of ants living in or around your home, they have to be finding food somewhere. Primarily, ants look for foods that are high in sugar content, protein, and carbs. And they’ll eat just about anything that we do. If you’re dealing with ants in your home, not only are they finding a food source on your property, but they’re also finding a way inside.
Some common entry points that ants utilize to invade homes include:
- Cracks or gaps in your exterior foundation
- Underneath a door
- Through a window
How Do I Get Rid of Ants?
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Can I Eliminate Ants Myself?
The best thing you can do to keep ants from invading your property is to reduce the sources of food they have access to. Consider storing your food in your refrigerator or in an airtight container and thoroughly cleaning your kitchen area after a meal. This will reduce the chances of those ant invaders finding a food source while they are scouting out your home.