Average citizens may not know which bug sprays or baits to buy, but he says ants aren't immune to the guys driving around with big pictures of bugs on their trucks. If ants do decide to move in, experts say you shouldn't get too alarmed. Unlike termites, they won't make your house fall down, and they probably won't spread germs either. I don't like having ants on my kitchen counter either, but they're not dangerous. Be aware that ants depend on their sense of smell.
Ants follow different kinds of scent trails.
Some lead to food, and some alert other ants to danger. Follow the instructions of any bug spray you use and consider the effects on the environment, both globally and in your home. The experts warn against using homemade remedies that you mix yourself. If you aren't squeamish, check this Web site created by a Japanese professor that includes links to a number of photographs of ants going about their business. Read previous HealthScout articles on insects .