It's ant season again and you should take the time to caulk or sill around windows and doors to help keep this pest problem outside and away from your home.

Ants are on the move and looking for a water source, that could be inside the homes kitchen, laundry room or bathroom(s). Also, there could be water/moisture within your homes crawl space that could cause them to be around your home.

Try to reduce all water problems and caulk and sill all areas of your home to prevent such a problem.

 

 
Posted by jamie allen on 06/10/2009 11:46 AM   Comments (0)   Ants??? in the ActiveRain Channel  
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