The use of residual
sprays or dusts will cause stress on the colonies,
causing them to split
into sub-colonies that scatter to other areas in the structure.
This is also called budding.
After spraying, your problem can be worse than at the beginning.
When you bait, you will want a slow acting bait.
Quick kill insecticides and baits will only kill the foraging ants, not allowing the foraging ants to take the
bait back home to feed the queen,nest workers and brood.
If the current ant bait that you are using is not acceptable to the ants,
if they are not visiting the bait, it is recommended that you change the baits.
Ants require carbohydrates-sugars, proteins and greases.
They find a variety of these sources in nature.
Examples are: other insects(proteins and greases), nectar, aphid honeydew ,
plant products(sugar and carbohydrates)
Choosing a bait would require knowing what they are currently feeding off of,
according to the nutritional needs of the colony. To be sure that you have
all the baiting needs met, you may want to be ready with a sugar-carbohydrate bait,
a grease-fat bait, and a protein based bait.
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO REMOVE ANY OTHER FOOD COMPETITION WHEN BAITING
AND LEAVE THE BAIT ALONE ONCE THE ANTS START FEEDING ON IT.
HABITS:
Inside they are usually found in the kitchen and bathrooms ,
but workers
are seen trailing along window sills, and baseboards.
They can also be spotted near sources of water in the kitchen and bathrooms,
counter tops, toilets,drains and sinks.
They prefer to nest in recessed areas like wall voids,under some appliance,
wall outlets, under carpet for protection.
Can nest outdoors in lawns and gardens.
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS AND TREATMENT :
Baiting would be the preferred treatment over
typical residual spraying,
so you can eliminate the entire colony.
The recommended products for the protein/grease eating cycle would be:
The recommended products for the sugar eating cycle would be:
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is an excellent choice for the outside , feeding all their dietary needs.
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Ant bait stations such as :
small or large plastic cubes (that snap shut )that keep the gel or dry granulated bait inside, may serve to keep the baits intact.
