Ants in your plants? Learning about better Massachusetts ant control
It's usually around mid-May in Massachusetts that ant activity increases exponentially. At Burgess Pest Management, we generally get the phone calls and emails when people see ants walking across kitchen counter tops, bathrooms, the living room floor, etc. Homeowners are always wondering how these ants get inside, and where they're actually coming from. Here's a little information that might help to answer that question, as you search for better Massachusetts ant control. 
- Ants in your plants? Although it's possible that you may inadvertently bring ants into your home by bringing a potted plant inside, there's another reason for ant activity that's related to plant power: ants need protein to expand their colonies. That's why increased ant activity coincides with trees and flowers blooming in Massachusetts. When the leaves come out, so do the ants.
- Ants need moisture to survive. That's one of the reasons they seem to be especially active in bathrooms and kitchens. Condensation easily builds up under sinks, under toilets, and in wall voids. This helps to create conditions that are ideal for ants to colonize.
- Knowing that ants need plant protein and moisture to thrive, it becomes easier to understand why they may be thriving outside along your foundation, especially if you have dense vegetation close to your home. As we get into the growing season, don't forget to cut back some of your shrubs and plants. Let the natural light penetrate the soil to keep things well lit and dry!
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