Imagine you’re relaxing on your day off when you spot a tiny line of ants marching across your kitchen counter like they own the place. It usually starts with a few, but within days, an entire colony could move in. When ants find food, water, and shelter, they might consider it the perfect new home. A few crumbs under the toaster, syrup you accidentally spilled on the floor, or even a leaky pipe can draw them in.
Advanced IPM is here to help you reclaim your space and get rid of ants in your house, such as Argentine ants, carpenter ants, and sugar ants. Throughout this blog, we will talk about why they appear and how to get rid of them.
How To Get Rid of Argentine Ants
Argentine ants are some of the most persistent pests you’ll ever encounter. These invaders build colonies and form massive super-colonies that can spread across neighborhoods. Once they have established trails into your home, it feels like they never stop coming.
The key to controlling Argentine ants is targeting the colony, not just the few of them you see on the counter. This is why professional treatment is essential. Advanced IPM targets entire colonies at the source, helping to prevent these creatures from invading your home.
How To Get Rid of Carpenter Ants
Carpenter ants are frustrating to find scuttling across the floor, but the inconvenience doesn’t end there. This species can cause damage to your house, as their tunneling can weaken wood structures and lead to costly repairs over time. It’s important to address the problem of carpenter ants quickly to prevent the infestation from spreading.
You might be able to reduce their number using bait, but without professional help, they will keep multiplying. If you see large, black ants indoors, especially near wood or damp areas, it’s time to call the professionals at Advanced IPM.
How To Get Rid of Sugar Ants
Sugar ants are like the uninvited guests that always seem to show up at the worst time. These tiny ants are drawn to sweets, leftovers, or pet food left in bowls. Once inside, they multiply quickly and become difficult to manage on your own. Since they multiply quickly, at-home solutions rarely provide lasting relief. Professional-grade treatments target colonies directly to stop them from returning.
To prevent sugar ants from coming back, the best thing you can do is to get a professional to assess your case and help you. Advanced IPM has been solving pest problems since 1981—let our experts help you reclaim your home.
Long-Term Prevention
The most important part of ant control isn’t just removing the ones you see—it’s making sure they don’t come back. Sealing cracks around windows and doors, repairing leaky pipes, and storing food in airtight containers are great first steps.
Bi-monthly inspections and treatments help keep ant colonies from rebuilding and guard your home year-round. Advanced IPM also offers customized plans for larger commercial spaces, including food processing plants, school districts, health care facilities, and distribution center industries where pest prevention isn’t just recommended—it’s necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ants are drawn to food, water, and shelter. Crumbs, spills, pet food, open garbage, and even moisture from leaks can all attract them. Keeping surfaces clean and eliminating easy food sources helps reduce ant visits.
If you see organized trails of ants or ants appearing regularly inside your home — especially near food or water sources — it’s likely more than just a stray. Multiple ants traveling the same path often means a nearby nest or colony.
No — killing visible ants alone won’t solve the issue because ants you see are usually worker ants. The colony and queen remain elsewhere and will continue to send workers unless you eliminate the nest or disrupt the colony.
The most effective way is to use ant bait stations or professional treatments. Ant baits are taken back to the nest and shared with the colony, eventually eliminating it. Professional pest control can locate and treat the nest with targeted solutions.
Good prevention includes:
Sealing cracks and gaps around doors and windows
Using airtight containers for food
Fixing leaks and removing standing water
Taking out trash regularly
These steps make your home less attractive to ants.
Take Control With Advanced IPM
If you’re struggling with recurring ant infestations, partnering with an experienced pest control team is the most effective solution. From Argentine ants that form trails around your house to carpenter ants threatening your home’s structure, or other species like odorous house ants and pharaoh ants, we are here to help you.
Advanced IPM has the expertise and resources to effectively stop them from showing up. With professional service every two months and proven prevention strategies, you can take back control of your house or business! Call us or contact us online to schedule an ant control service today.