Ant Management
Ants are social creatures that work together and live in a colony, which means if you see one ant roaming around your house, there are more out there. A stubborn ant infestation can be annoying. Out of all the species of ants, there are only a few that are harmful. For example, carpenter ants can cause significant house damage, and some kinds of ants spread bacteria. For those reasons and the annoyance factor, homeowners will want to deal with these pests as soon as possible.
Here are tips for treating ant infestation:
Finding the nest
The first thing to do to help get rid of the ants is to find their nest, which isn't always straightforward. To do so, follow their trails. Worker ants make trails as they move about the house so that other ants can follow their pheromone and find the food source.
Look at all the floor and carpet edges, especially the floor in and around the kitchen. Also, examine the home's outdoor foundation walls and mulch, as they might be hiding there. Check under and around the patio, too. Ants can hide there as well.
