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Ant Control in Kansas City: Various ant species can be found inside structures in the Kansas City area. Ants are social insects that live in colonies containing large number of individuals. An ant colony is comprised of queen(s), workers and baby ants. It is the workers that are seen foraging food to feed the colony. They frequently seek moisture and/or food areas like kitchens and bathrooms. The first step in ant control is species identification. Each species behaves differently. The next step is to conduct a thorough inspection of the structure, both inside and outside. The above video shows an odorous house ant trail from the kitchen into a wall void in the living room. The absence of ant activity on the exterior was an indication that the colony was nesting inside the wall void. The void was treated and the problem was resolved within hours. In cases where the nest cannot be located, an ant bait can be used. The workers carry the bait and feed themselves and the rest of the colony, thus leading to the demise of the entire colony. It can take several days to achieve control using baits. Patience is required. Directly spraying the ant trail just kills the foraging workers and within days, more workers are out foraging. For assistance with ant control, contact a licensed pest control professional in your area.