Ants In My Gutters

Some ants live on and in the ground some can live in the walls of your home and some will even establish colonies and thrive in the gutters of your home.

Ants in my gutters.

This video was taken on my roof and highlights how residual moisture in decomposing gutter debris can cause an environment friendly to ants and centipedes along with other. Dirt and leaf debris in gutters can provide ants with the food and nutrients that they. Ants love moist conditions. Preventing insects before they become a problem is always the best way to avoid infestations and potential insect damage.

Ants can also inhabit gutters creating colonies that can become costly to remove and destructive to existing structures. Clogged gutters are a common source of water damage which in turn is an invitation to carpenter ants to invade your home. If you have areas of standing water ants will be. Dealing with ants can be incredibly frustrating the individuals are tiny but their communities are large so getting rid of one wave of invaders doesn t keep more from sneaking in.

Depending on which species you are dealing with ants can survive and thrive in several different types of environments. Trees underground crawl spaces drywall and even your roof and gutters. A wide open area is less likely to develop clogged gutters but an inspection isn t a bad idea especially if you suddenly develop a carpenter ant or other problem and have no obvious visible moisture source. Wood destroying insects such as carpenter ants and termites can cause a lot of damage to the structural integrity of your home and foundation by hiding among fallen leaves in your gutters.

While they can be fascinating to watch from afar they can do all sorts of damage when they get inside your home. And there are pests of the buzzing and stinging variety bees wasps and hornets. Ants can build their colonies almost anywhere. This deters ants from re infesting and prevents further spread of the decay.

Make sure that gutters drain properly. After correcting any damp conditions or water leaks it s important to remove and replace any wet damaged wood. The gutter system around your home allows easy travel for insects as well as providing many entry points into your home and attic. What s more some ants bite humans as well as pets and may cause pain and irritation.