6 Reasons You Keep Having Ant Problems In Your Home

Are Ants Still Making Their Way Into Your Property? Here's why:

Ants are considered a part of nature's cleaning crew. That's because these little guys diligently find and collect even the tiniest food particles. But humans really don't want their help!

And although in most cases ants aren't directly harmful to you or your pets, they can be totally annoying once they invade. If left to run amok, these pesky pests can also take over your property.

They have been found to spread bacteria, cause allergic reactions, and if the infestation is pretty heavy, ants can massively invade structures. Knowing what attracts ants into your home is the first step towards preventing infestations.

Perhaps you're constantly having an ant problem in your house and are wondering why they keep returning? Below, we have discussed the 6 most common reasons you keep having an ant problem in your home and provided effective solutions.

Your Home Is Providing Them Food 

Ants are constantly searching for food and water to survive. They find an easy food source particularly inviting. And they will travel long distances into your house if it's constantly having food leftovers. 

Ants also have a sweet tooth, and because they are oddly fond of sweets, these annoying invaders have developed a keen sense of sugar and honeydew. Luckily, however, it's easy to remedy this problem.

Regularly clean up and eliminate all kitchen spills while ensuring foods are stored in airtight plastic containers. Store fruits in the fridge whenever possible and keep it clean at all times. You should also consider removing garbage from your house regularly to discourage ants from prowling for food. 

You may not realize it, but leaving greasy surfaces or small food residues in your kitchen makes it a sanctuary for ants. Ants literary salivate at the subtle food leftovers trapped on your stovetop and the almost invisible particles at the sides of your food storage containers.

You can effectively remedy this problem by wiping off storage containers like honey bottles, jam jars, syrup bottles, and other containers/surfaces that may leave stick residues. It is also an excellent idea to regularly clean your stovetop after cooking to eliminate food splatters. 

Your Outdoors Are Acting As A Bridge Into Your Indoors

Trees or any other vegetation that are situated too close to your house might be the reason you keep having ant infestations. Vegetation not only provides an abundant food source for most ant species, but they also use it for shelter.

Any vegetation like grass, shrubs, or other plants that are planted too close or are in contact with your house act as a bridge between the ants' nests and your home. Consider trimming plants away from your home and removing any in contact with the structure. This reduces the chances of the little guys being lured into your home. 

Your Pipes And Faucets Are Damaged 

Leaking pipes and faucets present a reliable water source for ants to thrive. These bugs feel right at home and will reproduce very fast while mooching off your water bill. With such conditions, ants can take about 7 or fewer months to establish a healthy colony of tens of thousands of ants.

It's necessary to ensure that water and moisture aren't lingering in your kitchen, bathrooms, or other commonly moist areas like the sink. Inspect all pipes and faucets to confirm they aren't leaking and keep windows closed during the wet season to discourage these water-loving invaders. 

There's Decaying Wood Around Your Home

Moisten wood is highly prone to rotting. This makes it pretty easy for carpenter ants to create galleries within the water-damaged decaying wood. The ants quickly establish a full-blown colony, weakening your wooden structures and destroying piles of wood.



Inspect and identify areas in your home that are susceptible to moisture, leaky pipes and fix the damages. Consider removing decaying firewood and replacing rotting structures. Clear out debris, fallen branches, and tree stumps to eliminate possible nesting grounds for ants and termites too. 

Your DIY Ant Control Was Ineffective 

The most commonly used pesticides by homeowners are often good enough to kill the workers which represent about 5% of the colony. Unfortunately, DIY pest control leaves about 95% of the colony alive and prosperous.

The most effective and permanent solution to an ant infestation is contacting ant exterminators like Professional Pestguard. We will begin with a thorough inspection of your entire property to determine the source of the problem and the level of the infestation.

We will also determine the ant species causing you trouble and tailor an effective treatment plan to eliminate the ants and prevent chances of future reinfestations. 

If ants or other insects are making their way onto your property, act fast. For more information about professional ant control services, call us today or request a free quote online.