When ants enter your home, they may cause painful bites, chew through your property’s structure, and make you feel uncomfortable. Fortunately, when you know where these pests tend to congregate, you’ll have a better chance of keeping them away from your residence. Here are a few commonly infested areas of the home, along with a few pest control tips. 

What Areas of the Home Do Ants Infest?

1. Food Sources

Sugar ants are attracted to food sources, including kitchen cabinets and pantries. They also gravitate toward food residue on kitchen countertops, garbage disposals, ranges, and trash bins. Keep them away from these areas by cleaning regularly and taking out your garbage daily. 

2. Bathrooms

Moisture ants are drawn to wet places in bathrooms, such as under-sink cabinets, behind ceramic tiles, around toilets, and in drains. Remove excess moisture from the space by running your fan after you shower and using a dehumidifier. Additionally, make sure you close shampoo, conditioner, and body wash bottles tightly after use. 

3. Window Frames

Acrobat ants often build nests in window frames, especially after the wood begins to rot. These critters also eat decaying wood, which compromises the structural integrity of your windows and diminishes efficiency.

A pest control company can treat nests with insecticide and spray for ants regularly. Additionally, have a home improvement contractor replace rotting window frames. 

4. Building Materials

Carpenter ants eat building materials, including lumber and insulation, which is why you might observe them on your drywall and flooring. When ants consume insulation, your home will have a weaker barrier against the elements, resulting in drafts and higher energy bills. The best way to prevent infestations is to have a pest control company set traps and spray insecticides behind your walls and in your attic. 

If ants infest your home, contact the team at Central Tennessee Termite & Pest Control in Cookeville, TN. These exterminators provide insect and rodent control. For the Herald-Citizen 2019 Reader's Choice Awards, they won First Place in Pest Control in the Upper Cumberland area. Call (931) 526-2033 to set up a pest control appointment for your home or business. Visit their website to learn more about how they can keep your property clean and critter-free.