Ant Season Heats up Throughout United States; Home Improvement Experts Caution Consumers Against Costly & Ineffective Do-It-Yourself Treatment Methods.

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. -- The summertime heat and humidity has brought with it a yearly pest - ants. The number one "nuisance pest" in the U.S., ants enter homes because that's where food and water are. Experts say that no matter how your home is constructed, where it's located, or how old it is, it could be invaded by ants.

"I hear from frustrated callers every week who have tried every do-it-yourself ant control product on the shelf without success," said Tom Kraeutler, host of "The Money Pit," a nationally syndicated home improvement radio show. "When you add up the time and money they've spent trying to rid their homes of ants, it would have been less expensive and a whole lot easier to call a pest management professional to solve the problem, the first time."

According to Kraeutler, homeowner mentality is quickly shifting from the do-it-yourself mantra to a time-efficient, affordable, peace of mind outlook that comes with having a pest management pro tackle ant invasions. Today, utilizing professional pest management signifies a determined, intelligent means of detecting and ridding a home of pests that pose major threats to homes, apartments, and other structures throughout the country.

"Effective ant control begins with a professional inspection and treatment using the most technologically advanced products available," says Kraeutler. "Undetectable liquid treatments like Termidor (R) Ant Control are applied to the outside foundation walls of your home, and combined with periodic inspections can ensure long-term defense."

Homeowners can be a part of the pest management solution, by taking simple steps both inside and outside of the home. Inside, Kraeutler recommends that homeowners clean up spilled food and beverages and diligently take out the trash. Outside, he advises to seal doors and windows, keep rain gutters clean to prevent moisture inside walls, and to trim trees and shrubs away from the house.

A Termidor treatment can be made only by a licensed pest management professional who has been trained and certified to use it. To find a licensed pest professional in your area, use the zip code locator at www.TermidorHome.com.