It is probably not a surprise the kitchen is considered a favorite ant hangout. In addition to food access, the sink provides a water source that ants need to survive. Here are a few tips to keep ants out of the kitchen:
Bathrooms are highly susceptible to ant infestation. Carpenter ants, for example, often build nests in damp areas like behind bathroom tiles or under sinks. To prevent an infestation in the bathroom, homeowners should:
Other common hideouts of ants are inside walls, bedrooms, living rooms, basements, and HVAC units.
Experts recommend sealing any cracks with silicone caulk, repairing holes in window and door screens, replace weather-stripping, and fix loose mortar around the basement foundation and windows.
When ants are found, pest professionals control them with a variety of exterior and interior treatments, as well as sanitation efforts like eliminating the sources of their food and water.
InCide® Pest Control Insulation will kill ants upon contact with the insulation and is intended to prevent infestations anywhere the product is applied. InCide® is treated with a highly effective pesticide and fire retardant. It is highly recommended for use in new construction and retrofit application in attics, sidewalls, and crawl spaces.
InCide® is authorized by USDA for use in federally inspected meat and poultry plants and is recommended for houses, apartments, offices, food processing plants, hospitals, restaurants, schools and hotels. InCide® is certified and approved by the EPA and may only be installed by a licensed pest management company.