Pro Staff Termite and Pest Control Warns Homeowners Against “Crazy Ants!”

ORLANDO, Fla. - July 17, 2013 - PRLog -- Native to South America, a breed of ants has found its way to Florida, where they are responsible for damage to your electrical devices. These ants believe it or not, are attracted to electrical currents; the ants swarm inside electrical units, causing them to short-circuit and preventing them from turning on.

“Unlike most ants, these ants don’t excavate tunnels and holes, which is one of the reasons they move into people’s homes for nesting areas and protected spaces,” says Robert Welch, president of Pro Staff Termite and Pest Control. “Because of their small size, they can crawl into computers, cellphones and other devices that are ideal for these ants.”

When these crazy ants enter electronic devices, their bodies can create connections between electrical contacts, which can lead the circuits to short out and electrocute the ants. Once they are killed from touching the electrical currents, their bodies release an alarm pheromone, a scent ants use to communicate that they are "under attack," likely attracting the ants to their location, and overwhelming the circuits.

Calling a pest control company is encouraged there, although it can be difficult using pest control against these ants simply because they do not ingest it. There are several ways for homeowners to reduce the threat of infestation. Homeowners are encouraged to remove potential nesting areas that can include leaf piles, fallen branches, wood, and damp areas in and around your home.

Pro Staff Termite and Pest Control offers an unparalleled customer support system and quick response times that are incomparable in the pest control industry. To learn more about Pro-Staff Termite & Pest Control, please visithttp://www.prostaffpestcontrol.com/, or call 407-292-7378.

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