How to Stop an Ant Invasion
Follow the trail of ants to find out where they are entering the building., Caulk the crack or space they are entering., Sweep or vacuum up all the ants you find to remove them from the house, and keep an eye out for additional infestations.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Follow the trail of ants to find out where they are entering the building.
While instinct may tell you to kill the ants as fast as you see them, following their trail may be easier if you let the infesting bunch roam for a while so you can find where they are coming from. -
Step 2: Caulk the crack or space they are entering.
If you don't have any caulk on hand, spread some petroleum jelly on the area to prevent the ants from entering. , If ants are still getting through you can try a natural repellent. -
Step 3: Sweep or vacuum up all the ants you find to remove them from the house
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Step 4: and keep an eye out for additional infestations.
Detailed Guide
While instinct may tell you to kill the ants as fast as you see them, following their trail may be easier if you let the infesting bunch roam for a while so you can find where they are coming from.
If you don't have any caulk on hand, spread some petroleum jelly on the area to prevent the ants from entering. , If ants are still getting through you can try a natural repellent.
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