Yes – if you kill one ant, the rest of its colony will be drawn to the area. If that’s true, how do you kill ants without causing a bigger problem? We’ll quickly go over why ants behave this way and how you can prevent it.
Why Does Killing Ants Attract More?
Ants rely heavily on their sense of smell, and the smell of a dead ant will drive them to check it out. They want to ensure there aren’t any threats to the rest of the colony, so when they smell a dead ant, they’ll turn out in numbers to investigate the area and move the dead ant to their designated dumping area. This means that you’ll probably see increased ant activity if you kill an ant and leave it there.
To prevent this increase, clean up dead ants promptly and scrub the area where they were killed.
Learn More About Preventing Ants
If you’re interested in learning more about how ants use their sense of smell to navigate the world – and how you can make your home or business less inviting – read our more in-depth article linked below.
Does Killing Ants Attract More Ants?
Will I Attract More Ants if I Kill One in Central Florida (The Short Answer)?
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