“How can I get rid of ants in my house?” . . . is one of the most common homeowner complaints heard by insect pest control specialists. Ants invade the home to forage for food or seek shelter or both.In the spring, ants develop wings and fly to new locations and invade homes to forage for food or to establish a new nest.
Ant infestations are not easy to control and different strategies should be used depending on nest location and food preferences of the ants. Ants can be controlled with a combination of good sanitation, removing pheromone trails, caulking entry points and eliminating active nests. Baits and other Integrated Pest Management techniques can be used to kill and destroy active nests, along with strategies used to prevent further infestation.
