How to Get Rid of Ants: 3-Step Method

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How to Get Rid of Ants: The BugMD Method

Ants can multiply fast and invade kitchens, bathrooms, and baseboards before you know it. But with the right strategy — and by breaking the invisible scent trails they follow — you can stop them quickly and keep them from coming back.‍

‍This simple, proven 3-step method gives you fast relief and long-term protection.

Step 1: Stop Ants Inside (Break Their Trails)

Use Essential Pest Control

‍Ants leave behind invisible pheromone paths that guide entire colonies straight into your home.The first step is to break those scent trails immediately.‍

Spray Essential Pest Control along:‍

Baseboards
Doorways
Windowsills
Behind appliances
Corners & floor edges
Any visible ant trail

This plant-powered spray disrupts their communication system so new ants can’t follow the same path inside.

‍👉 Think of this as erasing the GPS ants use to invade your home.

Step 2: Remove What Draws Them In

(These quick actions support your BugMD treatment.)

Once their trails are disrupted, cut off the reasons they entered:

Wipe crumbs & spills immediately
Seal pantry snacks in airtight containers
Sweep under cabinets & appliances
Rinse dishes before they sit
Clean around pet food bowls
Fix leaky pipes or damp spots

These simple habits reinforce the treatment from Step 1 and make your home much less attractive to new scouts.

Step 3: Block New Colonies From Entering

Use Pest Defense Pro Outside

Even if you stop the ants inside, outdoor colonies can keep sending new workers into your home.

Spray Pest Defense Pro around:

Your home’s foundation
Outside doors & windows
Patios & porches
The garage
Cracks & crevices
Trash bins

This long-lasting perimeter treatment stops new ants from approaching your home — giving you whole-home protection.

👉 Essential Pest Control handles the ants inside.

👉 Pest Defense Pro stops the ones trying to get in.

Together, they create the complete BugMD Ant Method.

Quick Tip!

Ant scent trails can last for days — even after cleaning. That’s why breaking their trails with Essential Pest Control is the most important first step.

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Common
Ants Found in Homes

(Keep your current species section — it works well and matches the layout.)

Carpenter Ants

Odorous House Ants

Pavement Ants

5 Places Ants
Love to Hide

Ants leave invisible scent highways that other ants follow. That's why you see them marching in lines. Here's where they travel and hide:

Along Walls and Baseboards

Their favorite highway system

Kitchen Appliances

Under and behind your fridge, stove, and dishwasher

Bathroom Cracks

Anywhere there's moisture and small spaces

Windows and Doors

Easy entry points they use as home base

Pet Areas

Food bowls and water dishes are ant magnets

A More Effective
Approach

While prevention and home remedies can help temporarily, ants are incredibly persistent. Even the cleanest homes can struggle with ant problems because these insects are built to survive and find food no matter what.

Here's the bottom line: the most effective way to handle an ant problem is combining good household habits with a solution that's specifically designed to stop ants right in their tracks. That's where BugMD comes in - potent plant-powered formulas that are tough on ants but safe for your family.

Did you know?

When you see just a few ants, there are likely thousands more nearby that you haven't spotted yet. One colony can have millions of ants.

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Essential Pest Control

Stop Ants Inside & Break Their Trails Fast
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This plant-powered formula quickly disrupts the ant scent highways that lead into your home. Perfect for kitchens, bathrooms, baseboards, and anywhere ants walk.
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👉 Break their scent trails and stop ants from spreading — today.

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Protect Your Whole Home With a Long-Lasting Outdoor Barrier

‍Stop outdoor colonies from sending ants inside. Spray around your foundation, walkways, doorframes, and patios for months of protection.

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Pro Tip!

Most homeowners get the strongest results by using Essential Pest Control indoors and Pest Defense Pro outdoors. This two-step combo is the closest thing to “ant-proofing” your home.

Still Seeing Ants? We Can Help.

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