How Do I Know Which Ants Are in My House?

Often, we aren’t aware of the number of ants we have in our home. Depending on the ant species, ants may be a source of health and property risks. Fortunately, there are many options available for homeowners to reduce the number of ants in their home.

Besides eating food, ants may also be looking for water. They may enter your home during the summer when the weather is warm.

Some types of ants are more likely to come inside your home during the summer. Pavement ants are a common species of ants that can invade your home. They nest inside your walls and can enter your home through small cracks.

Carpenter ants are another common type of ants that enter your home. These ants burrow into structural wood in your home and can damage windows and doors.

During the spring and summer, ants may find a way into your home in search of food. They may travel to your kitchen to look for sweets, cheese, or other food.

Some types of ants have a strong sense of smell. They can detect food sources and send food samples back to the colony. This is especially true of the pharaoh ant, which feeds on greases, sugars, and other substances in residential kitchens.

Some homeowners find that ants have entered their home through their HVAC units. These ants enter through air vents, along the seams of doors, and through utility lines. They can also enter through gaps in the wall or through the cracks in the foundation.