Ants: Guides & Tips
Articles on ants from the IPC team in Bangalore — identification, prevention and treatment.
Baking Soda, Borax and Sugar Mixes for Ants: Do They Work?
Homemade ant bait recipes are everywhere: sugar mixed with baking soda, sugar and borax, honey and boric acid.
Does Vinegar Really Stop Ants?
Vinegar is the most popular home remedy for ants. It is cheap, found in every kitchen, and online advice treats it as a miracle.
Ant Chalk, Powders and Sprays: What Each Actually Does
Walk into any hardware or grocery store in India and you will find ant chalk, insecticide powders and aerosol sprays side by side.
Is Ant Gel Safe Around Kids and Pets?
Ant gel is popular because it is easy to apply and effective. But it is a pesticide, placed in homes where children crawl and pets explore.
Ant Baits: Gel, Liquid and Granular Compared
For most household ant problems, bait is the most effective tool, because workers carry the poison back to the nest and share it with the colony.
Ants Around Grocery and Delivery Packaging: How to Break the Chain
Online groceries, delivery parcels and shop bags bring food into the home, and sometimes a few extra passengers.
Flying Ants Indoors After Rain: What They Mean
After the first heavy rains, it is common to see winged insects gather around lights and windows, and ants are among them.
Carpenter Ant Nests in Wooden Windows and Roof Timber: How to Locate Them
Carpenter ants are among the few ants that can damage the structure of a home.
Weaver Ants in Trees and Walls: Should You Remove Them?
Brush off the ants, wash the area, apply a cool compress and watch for infection or allergic reactions. See our guide on red ant bites for first aid.
Ghost Ants (Tiny Pale Ants): Identification and Control
This guide explains how to identify and control them. Exact identification needs an expert.
Pharaoh Ants: Why They Are Hard to Eliminate
Pharaoh ants are tiny, pale yellow to reddish-brown ants that turn up in kitchens, bathrooms, hospitals, hotels and offices across the tropics.
Tiny Red Ants in the Kitchen: Likely Species and Fixes
This guide explains the likely culprits and what to do. Exact species need expert identification.
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