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Ant Control · Aug 26, 2023

How to Stop Ants and Keep Diseases Out of Your House

Do ants carry diseases and bacteria that can contaminate your food and make your family sick? Here are the facts, and the best ways to control ants.

By Philippe Heller, President · Bite Away Termite & Pest Control · Serving San Diego since 2005

Ants trailing across a kitchen surface

How to Stop Ants and Keep Diseases Out of Your House

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August 26, 2023

How to Stop Ants and Keep Diseases Out of Your House

The best way to get rid of ants and stop them from returning

Ants are one of the most prevalent creatures on earth. It is estimated that there are over 20 quadrillion ants, which equals about 2.5 million for every person on the planet! Even though ants don’t appear dirty, they can be a vector, and ants carry diseases and bacteria which can make your family ill.

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Do ants carry bacteria and other diseases into your home with the potential to contaminate your food?

Read this study published by the National Institute of Health on the potential for ants to be a vector for carrying diseases.

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