Why You’re Still Seeing Ants in Your Kitchen (Even After You Spray)

Why Ants Don’t Care About Your Spray
Most store-bought ant sprays only kill the ants you see—not the colony that sent them. Ants are masters of chemical trails—when one scout finds a food source, she leaves a pheromone trail for the entire crew. Spraying the line just temporarily masks that trail, but it doesn’t stop the thousands of workers and the queen still hidden in your walls or yard.

Meet the Hidden Colony
Texas kitchens often see sugar ants, crazy ants, or even carpenter ants. These colonies can be:
🔹 Outside—nesting under stones or mulch, sending in scouts through cracks in your foundation
🔹 Inside—nesting behind baseboards, in wall voids, or under floors

One nest can contain tens of thousands of ants. Spraying a handful of workers doesn’t even make a dent.

The “Splitting” Problem
Another reason DIY sprays backfire? Some ant species split their colonies under stress—a behavior called “budding.” When a spray freaks them out, they split into multiple nests. Instead of one queen to deal with, you might suddenly have several, each starting a new colony.

What Actually Works
✅ Target the nest, not the scouts. Professional treatments use slow-acting baits that the workers carry back to the queen—eliminating the colony at the source.
✅ Eliminate entry points. Homeland Wildlife’s team identifies and seals the hidden gaps in your home’s foundation and siding.
✅ Clean up the attractants. Even a few crumbs or a sticky countertop can draw in scouts.
✅ Long-term defense. We don’t just treat the immediate problem—we create a protective barrier around your home so future ants get stopped at the gate.

A Smarter Way to Keep Ants Out for Good
At Homeland Wildlife & Pest Control, we know how to find and stop ants before they take over your kitchen. It’s not about spraying and hoping—it’s about understanding how ants really operate and cutting them off at the source.

👉 Ready to end the ant parade?
📞 Call 210-776-6100
🌐 Visit www.homelandwildlife.com

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