Why Do Ants Keep Coming Back? How to Deal With Persistent Ant Problems
You wipe down the kitchen bench, remove every ant you can see and think the problem is finally under control. Then, a few hours later, another trail appears along the skirting board or across the countertop.
For many homeowners, ants seem to disappear temporarily only to return again and again.
The reason is relatively simple. The ants you see walking through your home are usually only a small part of a much larger colony. Removing visible ants may reduce the immediate activity, but it does not necessarily address the nest, the food or moisture attracting them, or the trail that other ants are following.