In residential pest control, moisture ants can be one of the trickiest pests. This is because traditional treatments alone are not enough to battle these little insects, and they're often the sign of a bigger problem. Ants commonly found in your bathroom are considered moisture ants.
Ants are commonly found in the bathroom. They are attracted by chemical odors, as well as scents coming from drains. A drain that hasn't been used for a period of time will contain stagnate water, as well as fermented human hair.
If ants are seen in a bathroom, follow them to find their source. Immediately wipe up freestanding water and clean up odorous areas. If the ants lead you to a crack leading outside, caulk up the crack. Wash the remaining ants with soap and water, effectively disrupting the chemical trail they follow to food and water sources. Bait is an effective method of control if you suspect the ant colony is inside. Ants carry the bait back to their queen, which poisons the very center of their colony. This can dramatically reduce the population of the colony. If the infestation is so pervasive that the ants persist regardless of your efforts, a professional pest control service may be needed. Professionals are able to safely use pesticides and fumigants that penetrate deeper into surfaces. This is especially useful with carpenter ants, which may be nesting far beneath the surface.
When moisture ants move indoors, they often nest in wood that is decayed by fungus. They frequently find damaged wood in areas like bath traps. They sometimes nest inside walls where there is a plumbing leak. There have been cases of these ants nesting in damp soil in crawlspaces. In these situations, the workers made mounds of excavated soil in the crawlspace.
If the ants have nested in damp or damaged wood, correcting the moisture problem and replacing the wood will be a priority. In damp or humid areas, treated wood may be a good replacement.
Liquid insecticide can be effective against nests of moisture ants. Drenching the nest directly with the insecticide will provide the quickest control. If the ants have nested under a slab, it may be necessary to apply insecticide under the concrete. The local pest control professional has the equipment necessary to make these applications.
The first thing to do when seeking to control a Moisture ant problem is to locate any sources of moisture in your home. Check especially bathrooms and kitchens for leaks, but also do a close inspection of wall studs, framing, and outdoor wood that may be moist and rotting.
If you find that you have a serious infestation of Moisture ants, you're most likely dealing with bigger problems than ants. It is important to kill off any colonies nesting in or around your home, but the problem won't be permanently fixed until all moist and rotting wood is removed and replaced. If numbers are unmanageable on your own, seek the employment of a pest control professional to rid your home of this water-loving pest.
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