antAnts are social insects that invade homes and are the number one pest problem in the country. They can cause structural damage and create problems in your home.


Ants enter through cracks in the foundation, rooflines, and telephone wires. They will seek food and water from kitchens, bathrooms, dishwashers and garden hoses.

Scent trails:

Ants have social behavior and leave pheromones trails for other ants to follow for food or nesting.

Nest locations:

They can be found anywhere in and around your home; rooflines, wall voids, sill plates, garages, under foundations etc.

Colony size:

Can range in number from a few dozen to larger colonies of up to a few hundred thousand.

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