But they are known to nest outside of houses and even indoors especially in wet wood foundations.
There are ants in my room.
Ants are probably the only insect constantly looking for foods and moisture.
Ants can set up residence anywhere they find a welcoming environment.
Well you probably have drainage issues outside.
If you have holes or cracks that allow ants and other pests to get inside your home they are likely to make use of these.
Ants in walls are often a problem because it means there is an access point that is allowing them to get inside.
These ants exude the pleasant smell of citronella.
If there s plenty of water just lying around you will soon see an ant nest inside your house.
The result is ants wanting to fly and believing there s enough space to do it in the living room as opposed to outside.
Vinegar is a good way to do just that.
The only way ants can sneak in your living room is through the window or door.
Next use an ant killer spray on the source and around the room.
Mix white or apple cider vinegar and water in a spray bottle.
Shake well and spray them at places where are often seen.
For a natural spray use vinegar.
But during the winter particularly in colder areas of the country ants are not living and breeding in the open outdoors.
There s an ant specie called lasius that loves to nest in places with high humidity.
Call your local cooperative extension agent to find out what s in your area.
First thoroughly wash your blankets sheets and pillowcases with bleach based detergent.
Ants are also attracted to the inside and outside of a home at different times of the year.
There are many different kinds of ants all looking for good things to eat like wood concrete and food.
You have heard about their colonies.
You re literally just trying to confuse the ants.
They want their colonies full of food and moisture for the bad days.