How to Get Rid of Ants in the House

Having ants in your house can be a pesky, frustrating problem. Fortunately, most ants are easy to get rid of! As long as you’re diligent about keeping a clean house and making sure there’s no food lying around, your ant problem will disappear as quickly as it came! However, if you find any damaged or wet wood, you might want to call an exterminator to help you get rid of your carpenter ant infestation.

1 Sweep up any crumbs and wipe up any spills immediately. Wipe up any extra water or crumbs from your counters, and sweep and vacuum daily. This is especially important for your kitchen and dining area. Ants are looking for food, so make sure there’s none for them in your home!^[1]
- It is helpful to establish a weekly kitchen cleaning routine and a full pantry clean. One day a week, sweep and mop your floors and wipe down all your kitchen surfaces, including your pantry.
2 Dispose of all garbage from your home daily. Make sure you dispose of all trash into garbage bags. It is also helpful to take out your trash every day, so there is no food remnants for ants to find.^[2]
3 Don’t leave dirty dishes in the sink since they will attract ants. Sinks are popular areas for ants because of the leftover food that may remain on the plate. Washing your dishes cuts down on any potential food for ants to find.^[3]
- If you are putting your dishes in the dishwasher, rinse them thoroughly.
4 Put all food away and use bag…