McKinney properties from different construction eras share certain pest vulnerabilities and differ on others. Building age matters more than people expect.
Why kitchen ant trails are one branch of a larger system
Argentine ant trails follow electrical conduit and plumbing penetrations through cabinetry. The trail you see on the counter is one branch of a network that extends through the wall cavity back to an outdoor colony 30-50 feet away.
Local experience handling this issue across McKinney neighborhoods produces better outcomes than generic protocol application.
Construction-related pest pressure
New construction near established homes disturbs ant colonies and pushes displaced colonies toward adjacent properties. Recent construction in your neighborhood often correlates with new ant pressure in your own yard.
The cost of addressing this proactively is a fraction of what reactive remediation runs after damage develops.
Why outdoor dryness pushes ants inside
Argentine ants relocate inside structures during outdoor heat or dryness, particularly in mid-summer. The species often appears suddenly during a heat wave then disappears when temperatures moderate, suggesting weather-driven movement more than infestation.
Field experience across McKinney properties consistently confirms this pattern matters more than statewide averages suggest.
Where outdoor and indoor ant populations connect
Slab expansion joints in garages provide ant trails from outdoor soil to interior wall voids. Sealing the visible joint with elastomeric caulk physically blocks the trail and forces ants to find alternate routes that may be less convenient.
Routine inspection that explicitly checks this saves the cost of major remediation later.
Ant Extermination Coverage Across McKinney and Collin County
Service availability for McKinney properties covers all Collin County zip codes and neighborhoods. Iron Gate operates a network of trained technicians throughout Texas — visit our complete location list to find service availability in other communities.
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