Monday, March 28, 2022

Ants are attracted

 Moisture barriers  need to be gravelled to keep them dry.

Gravelling the foundation from the dirt will prevent ants nest. Slope the dirt away from the foundation. 

Seal cracks in the pavers close to the house. 


Avoid vegetation contact on building 


Pictures of what to look for around the house 

Gravel foundation at least 6 inches of gravel

Sillicone Seal the door threshold 


Vegetation touching the fence 
The lighting cords are attached to the fence and house. Giving the ants easy access to the house. 


Gravel the outer perimeter of the window well
Avoid vegetation contact 


Avoid vegetation contact 
Edge the grass from pavement or pavers to prevent the grass from holding moisture against the pavers or pavement. 

Raised beds are known to have ants around the perimeter.  2 inches around the perimeter of the will keep it dry and avoid ants





 


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