Homeowners urged to stop making these 3 mistakes when getting rid of ants (they’ll just keep coming back)
Homeowners are being urged to stop making common mistakes when getting rid of ants in their homes. When a heatwave hits, ants become more active and seek refuge in homes where they can find moisture, shade, and food. To effectively get rid of ants, homeowners need to identify and address the root cause of the problem, rather than just killing individual ants.
- ▪One ant is never just one ant, it's a scout that is mapping a route to a food or water source and laying down a scent trail for the rest of the colony to follow.
- ▪Killing individual ants is not an effective solution, as the colony will keep sending more workers to replace them.
- ▪Homeowners should watch the ant trail to understand where the ants are coming from and where they're going, and address the root cause of the problem, such as a crumb or spill, to prevent further infestation.
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Home Homeowners urged to stop making these 3 mistakes when getting rid of ants (they’ll just keep coming back) Features By Camilla Sharman published 30 June 2026 Hit the right target When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter When a heatwave hits, we take cover from the scorching sun and become less active to stay cool. But for one tiny insect, a rise in temperature triggers a massive surge in activity.In the blazing heat, ants make their way from baking hot soil into our homes to seek refuge, where they can find moisture, shade and food.
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