Why Ants Invade Homes

Food sources – crumbs, pet food, trash, and spills

Moisture – leaks, condensation, and damp areas

Shelter – wall voids, crawl spaces, and foundation cracks

Ant Colonies Are Bigger Than You Think

A single ant colony can contain thousands to hundreds of thousands of ants

Most ants you see indoors are foragers, not the nest itself

Colonies are often hidden inside walls, under slabs, or outside foundations

Ant Problems Are Seasonal — But Colonies Are Permanent

Ant activity spikes in warmer months, but colonies:

• Remain active year-round
• Move deeper underground during colder weather
• Re-emerge when conditions improve

Waiting for ants to “go away” usually delays proper treatment.

Ants Communicate Using Chemical Trails

Ants release pheromones that create invisible highways leading other ants directly to food and water sources. Once a trail is established, ants will continue using it until the source — and the colony — is eliminated.

Ant Colonies Can Relocate Quickly

When threatened, many ant species will:

• Split into multiple colonies
• Relocate queens
• Spread infestations to new areas

This process, called budding, often occurs after improper DIY treatments.

Killing Worker Ants Does Not Solve the Problem

Worker ants represent only a small percentage of the colony. As long as:

• The queen remains alive
• The nest remains active

The colony will continue producing new ants.