Are ants turning your home into their personal playground? You're certainly not alone. Ant infestations are a nuisance, invading our pantries, countertops, and even our bedrooms.
But here’s the good news: while ants might be persistent, they are not invincible. With Catchmaster® by your side, you can quickly learn how to get rid of ants in your house once and for all!
How Do Ants Get Into Your Home?
Since ants only need 1/16th of an inch of space, they can get into your home through small openings you might not even notice. Things like tiny cracks or holes in your home’s foundation, gaps around windows or doors, and openings where pipes or wires enter your home are the perfect point of entrance.
Once an ant finds an opening near a food source, they leave a chemical trail for others in their colony to follow.
What Attracts Ants to Your Home?
Ants aren't just random invaders; they're driven by their constant search for resources. Your home provides all the goodies they could ask for—food, water, and a cozy shelter.
Just like us, ants go for convenience and abundance. A dripping faucet or a sticky jar in the pantry is like an open invitation to an all-you-can-eat buffet.
Identifying the Type of Ants in Your House
The first step in determining how to get rid of ants in the house quickly is to identify which type of ant you’re dealing with. Some ants, like sugar ants, are only about 1/16 inch long. Meanwhile, others, like carpenter ants, can grow up to half an inch.
Their coloring will also give you clues. Ants are typically black, brown, or reddish-brown. Fire ants have a more distinctive reddish-orange coloring.
Effective Ways to Eliminate and Repel Ants
How do you roll up the welcome mat? Start with the basics. Close off entry points by caulking cracks, fixing screens, and replacing weather stripping. Make cleanliness your top priority by wiping down surfaces, vacuuming regularly, and storing food in airtight containers.
And don't forget about pet food; those little bits of kibble are a goldmine for ants. Secure pet food in sealed containers or elevate dishes to keep them out of reach, at least until you get rid of the infestation.
Also, be sure to manage moisture by fixing leaks and ensuring your home is well-ventilated. Set yourself up for success by eliminating what attracts ants in the first place.
How to Deal with an Ant Infestation Quickly
Even the most well-thought-out plans can fall through, so if ants are still making their way into your home, Catchmaster is ready with professional-grade solutions to help you reclaim your space again!
Our crawling insect glue traps offer a dependable and safe solution to make your ant problems a thing of the past. Thanks to their ant-stopping power™, these traps are known around the industry as one of the best ways to end an infestation.
Another option is our advanced DEFIANT™ Ant Control System. This system combines liquid ant baits and bait stations to attract and eliminate ants at the source. As one of the industry’s most well-loved ant control solutions, it offers a user-friendly set-up and a precision-engineered design to help you manage any size infestation.
All of our traps prioritize your family’s safety with non-toxic and sustainable glue and bait. We know how to kill ants while keeping your family safe!
How to Use Catchmaster’s Innovative Ant Management System
Catchmaster knows what kills ants! Follow these straightforward, step-by-step instructions to ensure your home becomes an ant-free zone:
- Prepare the Bait Stations: Start by filling the DEFIANT™ Ant Bait Stations with our specially formulated DEFIANT™ Liquid Ant Bait, designed to be irresistible to ants.
- Identify Ant Hotspots: Identify areas with significant ant activity, such as kitchens, bathrooms, or near visible ant trails. These paths are crucial as they are how ants navigate to and from their colony.
- Place the Bait Strategically: Position the bait stations near these hotspots to intercept ants effectively. Placement along walls or close to entry points enhances the traps' effectiveness.
- Wait for the Bait to Work: Ants attracted to the bait will take it back to their colony, sharing it with the queen and others, thereby eliminating the entire colony from the inside out.
- Monitor and Replace as Needed: Regularly check the stations for activity. If they become full or the bait is depleted, replenish them to continue effective control.
- Prevent Future Infestations: Maintain a routine of sealing entry points and keeping areas clean to deter new ant invasions, using the DEFIANT™ system as a long-term solution to manage and prevent ant problems.
If you need to take it one step further, combine DEFIANT™ Ant Bait Stations with our Liquid Ant Bait for a full-scale ant management strategy that targets colonies at their core, effectively addressing even persistent infestations.
With Catchmaster’s DEFIANT™ system, you aren’t just learning how to kill ants. You’re adopting a proactive strategy to ensure your home remains a safe, pest-free haven. Trust Catchmaster to help you become the master of your domain, keeping your living space secure for your family and pets.
Placing Ant Traps: Tips from the Experts
Ant Traps Placement Tips
Placing your ant traps in the right spots is crucial for effective ant control. Begin by identifying where ants are most active in your home. This could be along trails or gathering spots near entry points, baseboards, or water sources like sinks.
Where to Place Ant Traps
Once you've pinpointed these areas, strategically place the traps directly in the ants' path to ensure they have easy access to the bait. Common placement areas include under kitchen cabinets, behind appliances, and near exterior doorways.
Trap Maintenance
It's important to avoid disturbing the traps once placed, as ants leave pheromone trails for others to follow to the bait. Disturbing these trails can reduce the traps’ effectiveness. To ensure comprehensive coverage, put multiple traps throughout your home, increasing the likelihood of ants finding and taking the bait back to their colony.
If you notice an increase in the ant population initially, this doesn’t mean that DEFIANT™ isn’t working. It actually means the opposite! As the bait attracts more ants to come out of hiding, it increases the number of ants that are exposed and eventually killed by the bait. If the population is not reduced in a couple of weeks, there may be a bigger, more unexpected issue that could require professional intervention.
You’re one step closer to an ant-free home!
Long-Term Solutions to Keep Your Home Ant-Free
Consistency is essential in keeping your home ant-free long-term. Regularly check for ant activity, refresh bait stations as needed, and address issues early to prevent them from turning into serious infestations. This proactive vigilance is your best defense against pests.
Keep Your Home Clean
Ants are attracted to food and moisture, making cleanliness a crucial factor in ant prevention. Promptly clean up spills, store food securely, and manage moisture by fixing leaks and ensuring adequate ventilation. These simple habits can significantly reduce the risk of ant invasions.
Maintain the Exterior of Your Home
Regular inspections of your home’s exterior can also prevent ant problems before they start. Look for cracks, holes, or gaps that might invite ants inside, and seal them to enhance your home's defenses. Keeping up with these checks ensures continuous protection.
Bring in a Professional
For persistent or large-scale ant infestations, it might be time to seek additional professional help. While Catchmaster provides top-quality baits and traps, sometimes a more comprehensive approach is necessary.
We recommend contacting local pest control professionals who can utilize our products as part of a broader, integrated pest management strategy to effectively resolve your ant issues and ensure long-term success in maintaining a pest-free environment.
Eliminate Ants Quickly with Catchmaster
When it comes to knowing how to keep ants out of the house, no one does it better than Catchmaster! Supported by decades of pest management expertise, our ant control solutions embody our commitment to superior quality and effective pest control.
The next time you’re dealing with an ant infestation, don’t waste time dealing with home remedies or ineffective solutions. Choose what kills ants quickly and effectively. Choose Catchmaster!