Household ants are considered among the most harmless insects that can live near humans.
Only certain species can cause serious harm to a home or a person. For example, red fire ants have painful bites that cause severe skin irritation.
However, large ant colonies can eventually damage windows, walls, and furniture by creating tunnels and passageways inside them. That’s why even seemingly harmless ants should never be ignored in a residential space.
At Profilactix, we often encounter clients who try to get rid of ants in their apartment or house on their own. Usually, these efforts do not bring long-term success. This often happens because people assume ants are only attracted by dirt or mess. In reality, ants can appear even in very clean homes, and tidiness alone is not an effective method for dealing with them.
Let’s explore why ants appear in apartments and how to properly get rid of them.
Only certain species can cause serious harm to a home or a person. For example, red fire ants have painful bites that cause severe skin irritation.
However, large ant colonies can eventually damage windows, walls, and furniture by creating tunnels and passageways inside them. That’s why even seemingly harmless ants should never be ignored in a residential space.
At Profilactix, we often encounter clients who try to get rid of ants in their apartment or house on their own. Usually, these efforts do not bring long-term success. This often happens because people assume ants are only attracted by dirt or mess. In reality, ants can appear even in very clean homes, and tidiness alone is not an effective method for dealing with them.
Let’s explore why ants appear in apartments and how to properly get rid of them.
Why are there ants in my apartment?
If you suddenly spot an ant in your kitchen or living room, there’s no need to panic. It may have entered your home by accident — in food, vegetables, or even on shoes.
However, it could also be a scout ant searching for food. If it finds something edible, it will leave behind a scent trail that other ants can follow.
This explains the most common reasons for ant infestations:
Also, if ants are actively invading your apartment, chances are they are already nesting in neighboring units. Typically, they search for multiple food sources. If your neighbors start treating for ants, the colony may move into your home. It’s important to check whether others in your building are also dealing with ants.
However, it could also be a scout ant searching for food. If it finds something edible, it will leave behind a scent trail that other ants can follow.
This explains the most common reasons for ant infestations:
- Easily accessible food. Ants are especially drawn to sugary, high-carb items like sugar, honey, bread, and fruit. They may also be attracted to paint, glue, untreated wood, or even paper.
- Dirty dishes with food remnants attract almost all types of insects.
- The same applies to uncovered trash bins or bags.
- Even if you store food properly, ants can find their way into containers with grains, sugar, or other sources of nourishment. So no matter how clean your home is, that alone won’t keep ants away.
Also, if ants are actively invading your apartment, chances are they are already nesting in neighboring units. Typically, they search for multiple food sources. If your neighbors start treating for ants, the colony may move into your home. It’s important to check whether others in your building are also dealing with ants.
How ants get into your home:
If you’re spotting ants regularly, you should take action as soon as possible. Once a colony settles in, eliminating it becomes much harder. Check behind baseboards, inside walls, and in hidden spots behind furniture. Pay special attention to the kitchen — this is their favorite area.
If you discover a colony, avoid using DIY treatments right away. If you want to eliminate ants permanently, you’ll need a comprehensive approach — not just wiping down areas with lemon juice, bleach, or using aerosols.
- Through balconies (especially if there are plants nearby)
- Via air vents
- On outdoor footwear
- Through cracks in walls or ceilings
- Along plumbing and piping systems
If you’re spotting ants regularly, you should take action as soon as possible. Once a colony settles in, eliminating it becomes much harder. Check behind baseboards, inside walls, and in hidden spots behind furniture. Pay special attention to the kitchen — this is their favorite area.
If you discover a colony, avoid using DIY treatments right away. If you want to eliminate ants permanently, you’ll need a comprehensive approach — not just wiping down areas with lemon juice, bleach, or using aerosols.
Profilactix guarantees effective ant extermination in homes and apartments
The biggest issue with DIY ant control is the lack of certainty — there’s no guarantee that your chosen method will work.
That’s why it makes little sense to hunt for the “best” ant remedy or home remedy. What really matters is how the treatment is carried out.
There’s no spray or aerosol that will solve your ant problem for good in just a couple of spritzes.
The only truly effective and long-lasting solution is to contact Profilactix. Our specialists not only treat your home but also take preventive measures to make sure the ants don’t return in 1–2 weeks.
That’s why it makes little sense to hunt for the “best” ant remedy or home remedy. What really matters is how the treatment is carried out.
There’s no spray or aerosol that will solve your ant problem for good in just a couple of spritzes.
The only truly effective and long-lasting solution is to contact Profilactix. Our specialists not only treat your home but also take preventive measures to make sure the ants don’t return in 1–2 weeks.
Why choose Profilactix?
- Over 10 years of experience providing disinsection services to individuals, businesses, and organizations
- Every job is backed by a legally binding contract
- Full-home ant treatments include an official guarantee of up to 1 year, depending on the method used
- We use only high-quality modern treatments, either odorless or with a light scent that quickly dissipates after airing out
- Emergency appointments available — our specialists can arrive just a few hours after your request
Let professionals handle the ants — and make sure they’re gone for good.