We have little black ants in the kitchen & bathrooms. What are they & how do you get rid of them?
A. This ant is most likely the odorous house ant (they get their name from the coconut like odor that is produced when crushed). These ants can nest both indoors & out. They forage for food both night & day, they eat many different types of food but prefer sweets. The colonies can number up to 100,000 ants & produce many other smaller colonies (called satellite colonies) throughout the year.These ants can be controlled by using baits, non-repellant sprays, clearing harborage areas & improving sanitation. However, control can take many treatments, depending on number of colonies.
