Piss ants are an annoyance pest in North America and are very prevalent. These insistent ants are very hard to see and are also called "sugar ants". Many species have been mistaken for a sugar ant or a sweet ant. Unfortunately to the untrained eye, they all seem to look the same.
Some common species include Argentine Ants, Odorous House Ants, Pharaoh Ants, Fire Ants, Carpenter Ants, Thief Ants, Acrobat Ants, Citronella Ants, and Small Honey Ants. These ants love to invade homes, apartments, condos or any structure that has food and/or available for nest sites. To maintain simplicity in this article, we will refer to both Pharaoh and Pavement ants as "sugar ants."
It is very common to misidentify an ant as a "sugar ant" or a "sweet ant" because they have been seen eating some type of food which is sugary or sweet. Since most ants will vary their diet from carbohydrate to protein to fat, it is not uncommon to see any ant species in about any kind of food
To prevent and control a sugar ant invasion in your home you will need to follow these simple steps to be rid of them, Keep your kitchen sink clean and dry, wipe your counter tops with bleach every night, Sweep and mop your kitchen floor with bleach every night, (Mainly during the summer), Vacuum the floors and spaces where food is consumer to avoid the sugar ant invasion, Change your garbage bags every night and take the trash out on a regular basis. These simple and easy steps can control or prevent the sugar ants from giving you a headache.
The most common baits used to eliminate ants are called sweet baits. Boric acid, also called borax, is the most common ingredient found in these baits, and most ants are susceptible to it. Borax is a mineral that is mined in California, and is refined into all manners of ant bait systems. Borax is non-toxic to humans, unless ingested or inhaled in large amounts which I do not recommend. Borax is very useful in eliminating ant colonies as it is a real slow poison, giving the ant's time to take it back to the colony and disperse it with the others.
Piss ants have also made me a little more aware of the different baits out on the market. Out of all of them I highly recommend Terro brand baits. They are really effective and can eliminate a colony fairly quickly. The best part about Terro is that you can find it in many grocery stores and even hardware stores. However if the ants are proving to be a headache, I recommend hiring a professional; most offer a guarantee and will do the legwork for you. They also work with you on how to eliminate these pests and give you tips on how to prevent them in the future.
Some common species include Argentine Ants, Odorous House Ants, Pharaoh Ants, Fire Ants, Carpenter Ants, Thief Ants, Acrobat Ants, Citronella Ants, and Small Honey Ants. These ants love to invade homes, apartments, condos or any structure that has food and/or available for nest sites. To maintain simplicity in this article, we will refer to both Pharaoh and Pavement ants as "sugar ants."
It is very common to misidentify an ant as a "sugar ant" or a "sweet ant" because they have been seen eating some type of food which is sugary or sweet. Since most ants will vary their diet from carbohydrate to protein to fat, it is not uncommon to see any ant species in about any kind of food
To prevent and control a sugar ant invasion in your home you will need to follow these simple steps to be rid of them, Keep your kitchen sink clean and dry, wipe your counter tops with bleach every night, Sweep and mop your kitchen floor with bleach every night, (Mainly during the summer), Vacuum the floors and spaces where food is consumer to avoid the sugar ant invasion, Change your garbage bags every night and take the trash out on a regular basis. These simple and easy steps can control or prevent the sugar ants from giving you a headache.
The most common baits used to eliminate ants are called sweet baits. Boric acid, also called borax, is the most common ingredient found in these baits, and most ants are susceptible to it. Borax is a mineral that is mined in California, and is refined into all manners of ant bait systems. Borax is non-toxic to humans, unless ingested or inhaled in large amounts which I do not recommend. Borax is very useful in eliminating ant colonies as it is a real slow poison, giving the ant's time to take it back to the colony and disperse it with the others.
Piss ants have also made me a little more aware of the different baits out on the market. Out of all of them I highly recommend Terro brand baits. They are really effective and can eliminate a colony fairly quickly. The best part about Terro is that you can find it in many grocery stores and even hardware stores. However if the ants are proving to be a headache, I recommend hiring a professional; most offer a guarantee and will do the legwork for you. They also work with you on how to eliminate these pests and give you tips on how to prevent them in the future.
