Nuisance Ants
General Information
- There are many species of Nuisance ants that invade our homes – they come in all different sizes and colors
- Some species names are Pharaoh, Argentine, Pavement, and Odorous house ant
- When one ant finds food or water they will lay down a chemical trail that guides other worker ants to the source - you will see trails of ants going back and forth from the food or water
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Additional details
- Household nuisance ants build their colony both indoors (in wall voids or under flooring) and outdoors
- If outdoors, the colonies are often built close to the home and are hidden in the soil or under objects on the ground
- These ants are seen indoors when they search for food to bring back to the colony
- They are known to eat many different types of food, and they can even change their food preferences during the year
- Nuisance ants can infest and contaminate your food
Cleaning and tidiness is the key! Eliminate food, water, and other things that attract ants:
- Remove food spills and exposed food
- Store food in sealed containers
- Dry out bathtubs and sinks after use
- Rinse glass, metal, plastic, and paper food containers before recycling/throwing them out
- Clean all kitchen surfaces and vacuum spilled dried food often
- Avoid leaving dirty dishes in the sink
- Keep food out of bedrooms and living rooms
- Cover or clean up any pet food that may have spilled from your pet's dish
Seal up entryways to help keep them out:
- Caulk any cracks or crevices where ants can enter your home from outside or neighboring units
- Make sure your windows and doors fit tightly
- Avoid putting organic mulch next to your foundation, which provides an ideal place for outdoor ants to build their colony and then invade your home
- Do not store items like firewood near the home, which provides a convenient outdoor area for ants to live and make a colony
Avoid common mistakes
- Continue to treat problem areas even after all ants are gone (others can re-invade)
- When using ant baits, do not place them on areas that have been sprayed with an aerosol or liquid insecticide - ants traveling over sprayed areas will die before they have a chance to bring the bait back to the colony
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