Controlling Ants in Your Home

Ants! How can you get rid of these pests for good? First, in order to control ants, you have to eliminate the nest or colony. This is the only way to get total control. So, that is where your search must begin. Look for signs of nesting around windows, doors, and other places where moisture is prevalent. That is where most ants and species prefer to nest. You can find moisture in air conditioners, shower stalls, bathtubs, and kitchen and bathroom sinks. In fact, sometimes you can actually follow the ants back to their nest if they are trailing around.

There are many, many different types of ants. Typically you will encounter carpenter ants (which are a large black, brown, or red wood eating ant), flying ants (which also come in many colors and sizes), and house ants (which are usually the ones that you see on your kitchen countertops and bathrooms). In terms of controlling these pests, never use liquid spray, since you can't kill the nest in this way. Your best bet is to use baits, which can be inexpensive and effective. Use a small pea size placement where you think the ants are. If the bait does not work, you can try dusting the walls with a boric acid dust. And while this might take you 2-3 hours to complete, it is a safe method.

So don't let ants control your life. Get rid of them yourself, quickly and easily and let the bugs stay where they belong, outside!

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