Warmer weather brings ant colonies back to life and sends workers looking for food. If ants show up in your kitchen every spring, the colony is usually still there, and so are the gaps they use to get in.
Why Store-Bought Sprays Fall Short
Sprays kill the workers you can see, but the colony survives and keeps sending more. Lasting control means identifying the species, finding the nest and treating the colony itself.
Signs You Have Ants
- Trails along baseboards, counters or windowsills
- Activity around sinks, pet food or pantry shelves
- Winged ants indoors, often in spring
- Fine, sawdust-like debris near wood (carpenter ants)
A Note on Carpenter Ants
Carpenter ants nest in moist or damaged wood. Indoor activity is worth a closer look, both for the ants and for the moisture issue behind them.
How to Keep Ants Out
- Wipe up crumbs and spills, especially near sinks and pet bowls
- Keep firewood and mulch away from the foundation
- Repair leaks and improve drainage around the house
- Seal gaps where pipes and wires enter
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