When Ants March In: Avoiding Ant Armies Indoors
Posted by Mosquito Squad
June 11, 2025
An army, a colony, a swarm, a nest, a bike – what do all these have in common? They are all names for a collective of ants!
And no matter what you call them, ants are a terrible nuisance in our yards. Doubly so if you have ever had them encroach on your indoor spaces. It’s like – where are they all coming from?!? At Mosquito Squad of Southeastern Mass, we know that it’s just as important to find out what brough them there, so we can avoid future infestations.
Why Do Ants Love My House?
Ants are not unlike other insects. They intend to carry out their life cycle and they are always looking for ways to do it smartly. Also, not unlike other pests, what they seek is a means of shelter and sustenance. They need food, water, and shelter. Your home has all three!
How Do I Keep Ants Outside?
Making your home less friendly to ants can be done in a few ways. Keeping them out of our homes means keeping them out of the spaces around our homes.
Let’s begin with food and water sources, likely their main attractant. Food waste outdoors, especially sweet or greasy foods, should be eliminated. The same goes for pet food. If you feed strays or wildlife, keep food far away from your personal spaces. Pet water bowls can also attract ants, as do leaking irrigation systems or overflowing drainage systems. It’s a good idea to keep an eye out for these things and eliminate them where possible.
ANT FUN FACT: Once an ant eats, it can release a pheromone that attracts other ants to feast there too!
Eliminate potential entry points, including cracks around windows, doors, and foundations. Other likely sources can be open spaces around electrical wiring and utility outlets. Inspect areas around your home and work to seal up any voids that you believe an ant might be prone to get through.
Get Professional Ant Control by Mosquito Squad
Outdoor ant control is the first step to avoid indoor ants. Mosquito Squad of Southeastern Mass offers comprehensive outdoor ant control through our Complete Home & Yard pest control package. This all-inclusive service will fortify your yard and areas around your home against more than 20 pests, in fact. This includes mosquitoes, ticks, ants, spiders, and other things that crawl, fly, buzz, and bite us!
Mosquito Squad’s Bristol and Plymouth County mosquito, tick, and outdoor pest control services come with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. If your mosquito treatment doesn’t meet your standards, give us a call within 14 days and we will make it right.
We are not only committed to your satisfaction but also to our environment with careful attention to detail in our Plymouth County pest control services, targeted at controlling pests while preserving our essential pollinators.
Searching for ant control near me?
If you’re considering mosquito control in Duxbury MA or surrounding areas, Mosquito Squad of Southeastern Mass is here to help. Call (774) 234-4611 or contact us online for truly effective mosquito pest control in Plymouth and Bristol County MA.
