Ants are annoying and if left unchecked they can become quite a regular hassle to deal with. Here are a few tips to help you get rid of these tiny problems.
Follow the trail. When you see ants in your home, watch the trail they follow. Because the ants are following a scent trail laid by the first ant to find food, placing bait in this area will ensure the ants find it.
Use bait, not spray. The ants that you see are worker ants that are gathering food for the colony. If you spray these ants, the colony will simply send out more. Instead, place ant bait. The ants will take it back to the nest, feed the larvae, soldiers, and queen, eliminating the entire colony.
Be Patient. It can take several days or even a few weeks to eliminate an entire colony, so you may still see ants for a while. Replace the bait station if needed; then, after you no longer see ants, thoroughly mop and clean the area to get rid of the ant’s odour trail.
Spray outdoors. If the trail led to an outdoor nest in the ground, you can use a labeled insecticide spray (following all label instructions) to kill the ants at the source.
Keep ants away. Ants leave their nests in search of food and water, the harder you make it for them to find the crumbs, spills, and water drops they need, the less likely they are to invade your home. Sealing cracks and gaps can also help keep out not only ants, but all crawling and flying pests.
When using any pesticide or chemical, always thoroughly read and follow all label directions. If you feel the problem persists or is out of your control, you can call a professional ant exterminator to give you some expert help.
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