Ants All Over My Floor

And the ants you see on your countertop are only 1 to 5 percent of the ant population back in the nest.

Ants all over my floor. Finally go outside your home find the ants point of entry and then seal that as well. This will also prevent them from nesting inside wall cavities. Sweep the floor to eliminate food sources for the ants. Ants can get to the interior of the home around doors and thresholds through cracks in the floor as well as through any penetrations like pipes that are not sealed properly says godfrey.

So get pumped about that. Prevent ants from entering your home in the first place by sealing up cracks and holes in walls. Sweep and mop your floor frequently. Second you should go around your bathroom and caulk any areas where ants can gain access.

Ants only need a little crumb of food to begin calling in for backup so be sure to clean up any bits and pieces of food that could be strewed on the floor and hidden underneath kitchen appliances. Look for cracks and other small openings along your floors and walls.