How to Get Rid of Ants in Your Walls

The National Pest Association names the 700 species of ants that inhabit the United States as America’s number one nuisance.

Getting rid of an ant colony in walls can be tricky because it is often difficult to locate the nest and access is usually limited.

Investigate The Problem

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• The first thing you need to do is find out how the ants are entering to avoid another infestation.

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• Look for large cracks around the foundation and windows at ground level.
• Look for any tree limbs or bushes touching the roof or walls.
• Look for cracks or holes in wood siding or trim and any sources of moisture or water such as leaks in pipes.

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• Look for ant trails along carpet edges, door frames, window ledges, rails and anywhere near where you suspect the colony might be nesting.

Getting Rid of The Ants

Baiting

• The most common mixture is 1% boric acid, up to 5% water and enough honey to attract the ants.
• You will need to place several bait stations along the trail, entry points and problem areas.

Dusting or spraying with boric acid powder

• You will need to drill a series of small holes at or near the infestation.
• Using a plastic squeeze bottle with an opening, push the boric acid powder behind the walls.

Caution

• The boric acid powder causes neurological interruption which will cause the ants do dye off. If you have pets or small children it is recommended that you avoid using boric acid powder and other toxic chemicals.

Preventing Further Infestations

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• Make sure you keep your house clean.
• If you have young children don’t let them wander around the house with food and drinks.
• Isolate mealtimes and snack times to a highchair, dinner table or snack area.
• If you have pets, don’t leave food in their bowls all day, fill the bowls only at feeding time and dispose of the leftovers.

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• Repair leaky pipes, air conditioning units and gutters.
• Don’t store firewood against the sides of your home and keep it elevated.
• Trim back trim limbs and bushes and seal any cracks in the foundations, siding, windows and doors with caulk.

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