How to keep ants out of your home
Simple steps that cut off ants' path into the kitchen.
Ants follow chemical trails, and breaking the trail is the first step:
- Wipe trails with a vinegar and water solution.
- Keep sugar and sweets in sealed containers.
- Seal small gaps around windows and doors.
- Keep the trash bin closed and emptied daily.
If the nest is inside the wall, specialized baits reach the whole colony.
When to call a professional
- The problem returns after cleaning
- You see the pest by day or in large numbers
- There are children, allergies or pets at home