Odorous House Ant Control in Kansas City

Colonies have many queens and split easily. Spray a trail and the colony breaks into several smaller ones — that is why store-bought sprays often make the problem spread.

They nest outdoors under mulch, stones and siding, and move inside to wall voids and under floors when it rains or the weather turns hot and dry. Trails usually run along baseboards, countertops and the sink.

We trace the trail to where it enters and treat the colony with materials the workers carry back, both inside and along the foundation outside. We avoid spraying the trail itself so the colony doesn't split.

Activity drops within days and usually clears over one to two weeks as the treatment works through the colony. On a recurring plan, if they come back between visits, so do we.

Wipe up sweets and pet food, but don't spray the trail while treatment is working. Pull mulch back a few inches from the foundation and trim shrubs off the siding.