How to Get Rid of Ants (Methods That Actually Work)

Have an ant problem? Here’s how to get rid of ants permanently — both inside and outside — using proven, organic and natural control strategies.

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How to Identify Ants?

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Three Things That Attract Ants to Your Home

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Food Source

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Common Ant Varieties to Watch Out For

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Fire Ants

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How to Get Rid of Ants (Methods That Actually Work)

Have an ant problem? Here’s how to get rid of ants permanently — both inside and outside — using proven, organic and natural control strategies.

How to Identify Ants?

Common in and around the home, ants range in size from about 1/32 to 3/4 inch long. They have three body parts (head, thorax, and abdomen) and can be anywhere from a yellowish-red in color to black.

Three Things That Attract Ants to Your Home

The fact that ants can eat almost anything and live almost everywhere lends to why they’re such a common pest. If you want to get rid of ants, you need to figure out what’s bringing them into your home in the first place.

Food Source

Ants will eat just about anything you leave out. Even though they will eat any scraps or crumbs of food, they are especially interested in sweets.

Common Ant Varieties to Watch Out For

With 12,000 ant species in the world, it’s hard to know all of them. The main species of ants are: Carpenter Ants Carpenter ants get their name for their love for wood. If you notice a path of sawdust around floorboards, wooden beams,

Fire Ants

Fire Ants can leave a mean sting and are usually found around yards, parks, and playgrounds. These common pests prefer warm weather and can be attracted to trash and debris left around the house.

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