Ants are common home pests and compared to cockroaches, bedbugs, and rodents, they can seem like a minor or issue. However, colonies can host thousands of ants, and they can be extremely difficult to eliminate. If you aren’t sure if these critters are present in your home, here are a few signs of activity.

How to Tell If Your Home Has Ants

1. Anthills on the Property

If these bugs are nesting on your property, they’re going to come hunting for food and accommodations inside your home. Bites can be extremely painful, and stepping in an anthill will result in a serious reaction, especially for people with allergies. If you find an anthill, contact pest control services. These professionals will eliminate the colony and check your home to ensure the critters haven’t invaded your living spaces.

2. Wandering Ants

Roaming ants in your home are usually scouting for food. While it doesn’t mean there’s a full-scale infestation, these scouts indicate that their friends will soon be moving in. If you find a few scouts, check the rest of your home for these bugs and look for activity around pantries, kitchens, and other food storage areas.

3. Left-Out Food Is Overrun

If you find that left-out food or your pet’s bowl is overrun with ants, it means there’s heavy activity in your home. These pests are quick to swarm, and you’ll often be able to follow a trail of them from the food to the colony. Prevent problems by sealing dry food in air-tight containers—don’t use cardboard to hold food as ants can chew through them. Clean up after cooking and take the trash out regularly.

If you have concerns about ants in your home, contact the team at Dick’s Fumigation Services in Wailuku, HI. These professionals provide organic pest control services, eradicating ants, termites, bedbugs, and ticks. Learn more about their pest control services online, or call (808) 244-7496 to schedule an inspection.