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Chewy editorial team explains that ants have developed highly sophisticated behaviors that influence ecosystems around the world. These industrious insects shape their environments by dispersing seeds, pruning plants, and preying on other small animals.
Their remarkable success lies in their intense cooperation and ability to communicate using chemical signals.
These ants are primarily in search of food and water, especially during extreme weather conditions, and their invasion begins when scout ants mark trails that quickly lead others to a food source.
Controlling ants in the home starts with cleanliness and vigilance.
Eliminating food residues, sealing entry points with caulk, and using deterrents like powdered charcoal, cayenne pepper, or diatomaceous earth can block ant access.
Safe homemade sprays made with dish soap or citrus oils not only kill ants on contact but also disrupt their scent trails.
Creating moats around bird cages or food bowls and placing bait stations made with boric acid and sugar water can help reduce ant populations by targeting the colony.
Outdoors, ants play vital roles such as aerating soil, controlling pests, and even planting seeds.
Therefore, rather than eradicating all ants, focus on excluding them from your living space while appreciating their ecological benefits in the garden.
