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What is ant spray and how to prevent your home to ant?

by Ravi
May 31, 2022
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If you are you looking for an “ant spray” this typically means that you are looking for ways to get rid of ants in your home. In this post, our pest professionals break down ant biology, identification, ant DIY methods, and store-bought products to help you control the infestation in your home.

Common ants around your home

Odorous house ants

Odorous House Ants are also relatively small and dark brown or black in color. They can be confused with pavement ants, but their most distinctive feature is the strong coconut or pine scent they give off when crushed. They live in mobile colonies that can be very large at times but broken down into smaller colonies as they expand. This rapid and sporadic reproduction makes odorous house ant populations very difficult to predict and control. Although they will not cause any structural damage, they can be a health hazard as they search for food and invade your kitchen or dog bowls. 

Pavement ants

Just like their name suggests, pavement ants live the edges of sidewalks and driveways. They make small piles of dirt of sand as they burrow between concrete edges which you have seen around your home or neighborhood. Pavement ants are very small and can be brown or black in color.

Carpenter ants

Carpenter ants are larger than most nuisance ants and described as “big black ants” by most of our clients. They live in large nests, all stemming from a single mating queen. To expand and survive, carpenter ants have a complex caste system with different roles and functions. Being master decomposers, they attack moist wood including dead or decaying trees and fallen bark. Carpenter ants do not eat wood. They strictly burrow through the wood to make a series of tunnels to travel and keep safe from predators and shelter from the outside elements. 

Flying ants

Flying ants are an invasive type of ant that can swarm in hundreds of thousands on your property. They are often confused with termite swarmers because of their physical similarities.

Wings

Winged Ant – Front wings larger than hind wings. Wings attached to most individuals.

Termite – All four wings equal in length. Wings shed from many individuals.

Body

Winged Ant – Three distinct body segments (head, thorax & abdomen).

Termite – Appears to only have two body segments (head & broadly joined thorax/abdomen). 

Antennae

Winged Ant – Elbow shaped

Termite – Straight and look like a string of beads

Swarms of winged ants only last a few hours to a few days, but burst in large numbers during this time, making them impossible to control once the swarm has begun. Winged ants behave in this way to propel reproductive ants as far as possible to grow the colony. The multitude of the winged ant population may be alarming, but they do not cause any structural damage to your home. 

Citronella ants

Citronella ants are large orange or yellow ants measuring about 4mm-8mm long. They get their name from the distinct scent of citronella and lemon when crushed. Similar to flying ants, they organize their nest into castes including workers, swarmers, and a queen. Citronella ants do not cause any structural damage to homes. 

Why do I have ants?

Ants can be attracted to your home for a variety of reasons. Just like any other pest, ants are constantly in search of food and a safe place to grow their colony and reproduce. When your home becomes conducive to ant activity, it can quickly escalate. There are several ways that you can help get rid of ants once they have made their way into your home including DIY practices and store-bought items. 

DIY ant sprays

Homemade ant repellents and sprays can be effective if used in the correct dosage and in the right locations. Without proper usage, you are unlikely to control any ants in your home. An Ant control spraying method is the best option to prevent the ant. Have you heard of using ant spray safe for indoors? Common ingredients for homemade ant spray include:

  • Whole cloves
  • Cinnamon
  • Chalk lines
  • Essential oils

To learn more about DIY best practices and tips, visit our blog post here. 

Store-bought ant repellent

Walking down the aisles of stores like Home Depot and Lowe’s looking for an ant remedy can be overwhelming. With all of the options claiming to be the best product, how can you tell what actually works? We narrowed down the top store bought ant repellents so you don’t have to.

Food-grade safe Diatomaceous Earth (DE)

Diatomaceous Earth is a powder made to kill ants and other “crawling insects” within 48 hours. By ingesting and simply coming into contact with the powder, ants ingest the product into their bodies immediately. Safer Brand explains the science behind Diatomaceous Earth:

“This dust-like powder is made from crushed fossilized algae, aka diatoms that come from freshwater sources. It feels like a fine powder when we rub it in our hands, but these tiny diatoms are very sharp to insects with delicate exoskeletons. When applied, insects cross through the powder or ingest it, effectively cutting their exoskeleton and causing them to dehydrate and die within 48 hours.”

Terro Liquid Ant Baits

Terro Liquid Ant Baits are pre-filled liquid units that you can place directly in the areas where creating trails are and are most active. Unlike other treatments, this approach uses a slow bait method. This means that the product does not kill ants on contact, rather it lures the ants in to take the bait and bring it back to their colony. Terro Liquid Ant Baits can take up to 2 weeks to completely control the ant infestation in your home.

Amdro Liquid Ant Killer Bait Stations

Amdro Liquid Ant Killer Bait Stations are small traps that you can buy at big box stores both indoor and outdoor use. They are designed to eliminate the following ants.

  • Acrobat Ants
  • Argentine Ants
  • Bigheaded Ants
  • Cornfield Ants
  • Crazy Ants
  • Ghost Ants
  • Little Black Ants
  • Odorous House Ants
  • Pavement Ants
  • White-Footed Ants

Units are placed in areas where ants are known to gather, and where children and pets are least likely to find. This includes under sinks, near plumbing fixtures, and in cabinets.

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