How to Get Rid of Ants
WouterWhether you are dealing with an infestation or simply ants you can’t seem to get rid of, there are ways to get rid of them. The first step is to identify the source of your problem. Then, you can eliminate the infestation at the source.
The best way to identify an ant source is to follow the scent trail. Ants leave a scent trail when they travel to find food. The trail is invisible to humans but can be found by watching ants travel in a line.
Usually, ants will form a trail if they enter a room from the outside, or if they enter through a crack in the wall or floor. This trail can lead to a food source or a nesting area.
If you don’t know what kind of ant you have, you can check with your local university extension service. They can help you identify the species and provide you with fact sheets and other helpful information.
If you are unable to get rid of the ants you see, you can try baiting them. These baits are designed to be placed in cracks and holes in order to lure ants out. The bait should be placed in a spot that is near the ant trail. If you do not want to attract ants to the bait, you can also spray the trail with a cleaner.
Ants are attracted to food and moisture. This is why you may see them crawling across the countertop or swarming around the edges of a food container.
