Top 6 Ant Prevention Tips

1. Seal Their Entry Points

Ants can squeeze through openings you’d barely notice. We recommend:

• Inspecting your foundation, windows, doors, and siding for large cracks or gaps
• Seal anything larger than ¼ inch with silicone caulk or steel wool
• Adding door sweeps and repairing window screens

2. Remove Food Sources

Ants are relentless foragers. Keeping your kitchen tight is one of the strongest defenses:

• Wipe counters daily
• Sweep crumbs and clean spills immediately
• Store food in airtight containers
• Take out trash regularly and use bins with tight-fitting lids

3. Eliminate Water Sources

Ants need moisture to survive. Reduce it by:

• Fixing leaky pipes or faucets
• Cleaning gutters and directing water away from the foundation
• Emptying plant saucers, birdbaths, and anything that collects water

4. Remove Outdoor Nesting Sites

Ants love clutter and shaded debris. Reduce their habitat by:

• Clearing yard debris, old wood, and excess vegetation
• Moving firewood away from the home
• Keeping shrubs trimmed back from the exterior walls

5. Disrupt Scent Trails

Even if you see a few ants, you can stop a colony from following:

• Wipe trails with vinegar and water
• Clean surfaces with soapy water

6. Use Baits Only If Needed

If you spot early activity, baiting is more effective than spraying

• Worker ants carry bait back to the colony
• Sprays only kill the ants you see

Want a Pro Tip?

Ants are seasonal — activity spikes from March to October. Doing a quick “spring audit” of your home (sealing, cleaning, trimming vegetation) dramatically reduces summer problems.