Ants

From tiny sugar ants to large carpenter ants, every species has unique habits. This section covers ant identification, colonies, queens, wings, nests, seasonal activity, and answers to the questions homeowners ask most often throughout the year.

Homemade Ant Trap With A Plastic Bottle That Works

To make a homemade ant trap, dissolve 8 tablespoons of sugar into…

Potted mint, basil, rosemary, lavender, and marigolds placed near a home's entrance to help deter ants naturally indoors and outdoors.

Plants That Deter Ants Naturally: Indoor & Outdoor Guide

Yes, plants like mint, lavender, and rosemary can help keep ants out…

DIY ant control supplies including vinegar spray, soapy water, borax bait, diatomaceous earth, and baking soda arranged on a kitchen counter with an ant trail.

7 DIY Ant Control Methods Under $5 That Really Work

Ants are a common, frustrating problem, whether they're marching across your kitchen…

Pest control technician inspecting an ant infestation in a kitchen while showing estimated ant extermination costs for one-time, monthly, and quarterly treatment plans.

How Much Does an Ant Exterminator Cost? [2026] Plans & Prices

Ants marching across your kitchen counter are annoying. But the first question…

Best time to treat ants in spring vs fall with ant mounds in a yard showing seasonal ant control comparison

Best Time to Treat Ants: Spring vs. Fall — Which Season Wins?

There's nothing worse than heading out to your yard and finding ant…

Sugar ants following a trail across a kitchen countertop toward spilled sugar near a tipped container.

How to Get Rid of Sugar Ants: Complete Removal & Prevention Guide

In many homes, the first sign isn't hundreds of ants — it's…