what to do for ants

[Sam Abe]

Does anyone have recommendations on if one time treatment will solve ants problem. I'm seeing ants in the wall electric sockets and in the bathroom and attic. Companies offer a service program or a one time treatment. Does it matter would I need it more than once.

[Stephanie Dupuis]

Hi @Sam Abe - First, identify the type of ant you are dealing with. If it's carpenter ants, typically a one time treatment works fine. Carpenter ants are fairly easy to rid. If it's a smaller sugar ant, you may need something different. Have the exterminator ID ant. Some types of small black ants need to be sprayed by knowledgeable exterminators because they will multiply with a poorly conducted spraying and have more than one queen. Do it right the first time. I've seen a .15AC lot and house infested with these ants. It looked like the ground was black and moving. You could also have moisture ants or other. Have ants correctly ID'd, then decide on treatment.