Warmer weather is upon us! Cottage season is finally here! Nothing could ruin this time of the year… Or could it?
What if you show up to a glistening lake, and the fresh smell of the great north and find that your wooded areas and cottage have been home to carpenter ants? I would imagine finding an infestation and structural damages to your home or cottage would definitely not be a nice kick off to the summer fun… So here are some pointers to help avoid this situation becoming your fate:
- Seal all cracks and crevices
- Fix Leaking faucets and hose bibs
- Remove dead/dying trees from the property and grind out any decaying stumps
- Trim all tree branches away from the cottage/home
- Repair any damaged or dampened wood inside the cottage
- Keep wood piles (firewood) away from the cottage and only bring logs down when you’re ready for use
- Use door sweeps and weather stripping on all doors
- Cleanliness inside the cottage is a must (clean up crumbs, wash floors regularly, toss expired dry goods etc.)
- Store any dry goods inside tightly sealed containers (this includes pet food!)
- Don’t leave any food out on the counters, and avoid leaving dirty dishes in the sink
As always, dealing with ant infestations should be handled by a professional. Contact us today if you have any questions about your home or cottage ant removal!