But they are known to nest outside of houses and even indoors especially in wet wood foundations.
There are ants in my room.
Next use an ant killer spray on the source and around the room.
So if flying ants are seen in the home in the winter it is most likely that it is an ant that is living within the structure of your home and worse it is very likely that there is a carpenter ant nest within the structure.
These ants exude the pleasant smell of citronella.
They want their colonies full of food and moisture for the bad days.
Call your local cooperative extension agent to find out what s in your area.
First thoroughly wash your blankets sheets and pillowcases with bleach based detergent.
Vinegar is a good way to do just that.
You re literally just trying to confuse the ants.
If you have holes or cracks that allow ants and other pests to get inside your home they are likely to make use of these.
The result is ants wanting to fly and believing there s enough space to do it in the living room as opposed to outside.
But during the winter particularly in colder areas of the country ants are not living and breeding in the open outdoors.
Well you probably have drainage issues outside.
There s an ant specie called lasius that loves to nest in places with high humidity.
Ants are also attracted to the inside and outside of a home at different times of the year.
For a natural spray use vinegar.
The only way ants can sneak in your living room is through the window or door.
If the soil around the home is moist enough that ants like it there.
There are several ways to get rid of ants in your bed.
Mix white or apple cider vinegar and water in a spray bottle.
If there s plenty of water just lying around you will soon see an ant nest inside your house.
There are many different kinds of ants all looking for good things to eat like wood concrete and food.
You have heard about their colonies.
Shake well and spray them at places where are often seen.