Field Notes
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No matter where you’re located, there are ants that have carved out territory in your region. Despite their small size, these pests are difficult to control and can cause big problems for your business. When ants go marching into your facility, they can damage structures, transmit pathogens, cause electrical problems and threaten health and safety scores in food handling environments.
You can help protect your business from ants by monitoring exterior and interior hot spots each day and better understanding the different kinds of ants and their behaviors. (Download our free Antcyclopedia, a reference guide for common ant species, attractants and prevention measures.)
Take note of these hot spots instead of overlooking them.
Exterior Hot Spots
Interior Hot Spots
To learn more about ants and what makes them tick, download our free Antcyclopedia.
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