Ants: Guides & Tips
Articles on ants from the IPC team in Bangalore — identification, prevention and treatment.
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.
Fire Ants in India: Fact vs Fiction
"Fire ants" conjures images of vicious swarms in news reports from other countries.
Red Ant Bites: What to Do and When to Worry
This guide is general first-aid information, not medical advice. If you are worried, see a doctor.
Black Ants vs Red Ants in Indian Homes: Differences and Risks
This guide compares the two groups. Exact species need expert identification.
Following an Ant Trail: How to Trace It to the Source
Ants are not wandering aimlessly. They travel along chemical trails, laid by scouts who have found food, and the rest of the colony follows.
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