Sugar ants, are a nuisance pest in North America and are very abundant. These persistent ants are very hard to see and are also called "piss ants". They are found in North America and are many species. Unfortunatly to the untrained eye, they all seem to look the same.
Some common species include Argentine Ants, Odorous House Ants, Pharaoh Ants, Fire Ants, Carpenter Ants, Thief Ants, Acrobat Ants, Citronella Ants, and Small Honey Ants. These ants love to invade homes, apartments, condos or any structure that has food and/or available for nest sites. To maintain simplicity in this article, we will refer to both Pharaoh and Pavement ants as "sugar ants."
It is very common to misidentify an ant as a "sugar ant" or a "sweet ant" because they have been seen eating some type of food which is sugary or sweet. Since most ants will vary their diet from carbohydrate to protein to fat, it is not uncommon to see any ant species in about any kind of food
After all, both ants are controlled and killed the same way. So, if you are ready to get rid of sugar ants, start here. To begin controlling a sugar ant infestation follow these simple steps. You want to keep your kitchen sink clean and dry. Then wipe down kitchen counter tops with bleach each night to get rid of sugar ants. Sweep and mop your kitchen floor with bleach every night during the summer to control them as well. Then you will vacuum the floors of spaces where food is consumed to avoid inviting sugar ants into your home. Change your garbage bags often and take the trash out regularly to avoid sugar ant infestations. These simple steps can prevent an infestation and also avoid a headache trying to eradicate them.
The most common baits that are used to get rid of sugar ants, and are called sweet baits. And in sweet baits the most common ingredient is boric acid, or Borax. Most sugar ants and ants in general are prone to boric acid. Borax is mined in California and is refined and dissolved into all manners of ant bait systems. It is non-toxic to humans unless you inhale or ingest in large amounts which I highly suggest that you not do it. Borax however does not kill the ants right away, and the ants take the bait back to the colony and share them with them. Because borax is a slow poison this is how a whole colony can be eliminated.
My experience with sugar ants has made me a little more aware of the different baits out on the market. I highly recommend Terro brand baits. They are super effective and can eliminate a colony fairly quickly. The best part about Terro is that you can find it in many hardware stores and even Lowes. I do recommend hiring a professional; most offer a guarantee and will do the legwork for you. They also work with you on how to eliminate these pests and give you tips on how to prevent them in the future.
Some common species include Argentine Ants, Odorous House Ants, Pharaoh Ants, Fire Ants, Carpenter Ants, Thief Ants, Acrobat Ants, Citronella Ants, and Small Honey Ants. These ants love to invade homes, apartments, condos or any structure that has food and/or available for nest sites. To maintain simplicity in this article, we will refer to both Pharaoh and Pavement ants as "sugar ants."
It is very common to misidentify an ant as a "sugar ant" or a "sweet ant" because they have been seen eating some type of food which is sugary or sweet. Since most ants will vary their diet from carbohydrate to protein to fat, it is not uncommon to see any ant species in about any kind of food
After all, both ants are controlled and killed the same way. So, if you are ready to get rid of sugar ants, start here. To begin controlling a sugar ant infestation follow these simple steps. You want to keep your kitchen sink clean and dry. Then wipe down kitchen counter tops with bleach each night to get rid of sugar ants. Sweep and mop your kitchen floor with bleach every night during the summer to control them as well. Then you will vacuum the floors of spaces where food is consumed to avoid inviting sugar ants into your home. Change your garbage bags often and take the trash out regularly to avoid sugar ant infestations. These simple steps can prevent an infestation and also avoid a headache trying to eradicate them.
The most common baits that are used to get rid of sugar ants, and are called sweet baits. And in sweet baits the most common ingredient is boric acid, or Borax. Most sugar ants and ants in general are prone to boric acid. Borax is mined in California and is refined and dissolved into all manners of ant bait systems. It is non-toxic to humans unless you inhale or ingest in large amounts which I highly suggest that you not do it. Borax however does not kill the ants right away, and the ants take the bait back to the colony and share them with them. Because borax is a slow poison this is how a whole colony can be eliminated.
My experience with sugar ants has made me a little more aware of the different baits out on the market. I highly recommend Terro brand baits. They are super effective and can eliminate a colony fairly quickly. The best part about Terro is that you can find it in many hardware stores and even Lowes. I do recommend hiring a professional; most offer a guarantee and will do the legwork for you. They also work with you on how to eliminate these pests and give you tips on how to prevent them in the future.
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