Bug guide
Ants are one of the most common pests in Phoenix Valley homes. A single trail in the kitchen usually means a colony is nesting nearby, in the yard, under the slab or inside a wall. Here is how they get in, what attracts them, and what you can do about it.
One trail, a thousand followers
Through the smallest openings. Ants follow cracks in foundations and slabs, gaps around doors and windows, and the pipes and wires that enter your home.
Once a scout finds a way in, it leaves a scent trail for the rest of the colony to follow. That is why a few ants can turn into a steady line within hours.
Food and water. Sweets, grease, crumbs and pet food bring scouts inside, and moisture becomes a strong draw during the hottest, driest months of the year.
Activity tends to rise in spring and after monsoon rains, when colonies grow and move in search of new resources.
Remove the reward and block the path. Keeping food sealed and surfaces clean takes away the reason to come in, and sealing gaps closes the way.
Avoid spraying trails with store-bought products. Repellent sprays can scatter the colony and cause it to split into new nests, which makes the problem harder to solve.
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