One of the most common pest control issues in South Florida is the small invading ghost ant. Homeowners often will find these almost invisible ants overtaking different areas of the home, typically the kitchen, bathroom and even our cars. Like many other pests they are attracted to our homes due to the food, shelter, water and favorable temperature that our homes provide.

These ants can spread quickly in a short period of time and are comfortable living inside or outside a home. Their heads and thorax have a deep brown hue whereas their legs and backend have a milky white appearance. Generally, these small ants are around 1.3 to 1.5 mm long.

These ants establish multiple colonies by “budding”. Budding is when ants split off from a main colony to form another colony. Multiple colonies can exist in the same house. We recommend having our pest control specialist treat these ants in your home to ensure that all colonies have been eliminated and prevent these ants from budding and worsening the problem.

A good way to preventing these ants is cleanliness in the home. These ants are drawn to our food so making sure that food is stored in proper containers can go a long way in preventing the possibility of an infestation. We also recommend checking windows and door frames to ensure that the proper weather stripping and caulking are in place to prevent pest entry.

Lastly, an ongoing pest control service can help prevent and control these ants from becoming a problem in your home. Please reach out to us for more information on how you can protect your home from unwanted pests.