Although you should expect to see ants marching along the sidewalk or in the grass outdoors, the insects shouldn’t be inside your house. If you have an ant problem, an exterminator can locate the source of the issue and control the infestation. Here are a few reasons why the insects may be invading your home.

Why Are Ants in Your Home?

1. Fill Up on Snacks

If you recently ate a bag of potato chips, ants might be attracted to the crumbs that fell on the floor. The insects gravitate toward chips and other carb-packed foods because they’re filling and easy to carry back to the colony. They’re also attracted to sweet foods, like candy and cake. An exterminator can control the infestation, but you should sweep regularly and wipe down your counters to avoid future problems.

2. Drink From Leaky Plumbing Fixtures 

Ants can survive for a few days without food, but they will perish quickly without water. During dry seasons, you might see the insects in your bathroom, kitchen, or basement. They’ll gravitate to dripping faucets and other sources of moisture to quench their thirst.

3. Create Isolated Nests

Although many ant species prefer to build nests in the yard or under concrete slabs, carpenter ants will venture inside the house to find shelter. They often burrow into saturated or decaying wood to build nests in the hollowed-out materials. This could include beams, foundations, and other structural supports. 

Let the exterminators at All-Rite Pest Control in Versailles, KY, tackle your ant problem. As a member of the National Pest Management Association, the company has been using the best practices to rid properties of mice, bedbugs, termites, ants, and other invaders since 1972. To schedule an appointment, call (859) 873-1400. Learn more about the exterminators’ services and partnerships online.