Therefore, ants within the same colony may be found nesting at several locations around a structure. Nesting sites usually contain eggs, the developing offspring, and pupae as well as adult ants. Management Several attributes of their biology help make white-footed ants a very successful species and an extremely difficult pest to control. An integrated approach to management has proven to be effective. The integrated program includes prevention, inspection, sanitation, and chemical control.
Prevention is the best line of defense against the establishment of any pest insect.
Relatively small ants, such as the white-footed ant can fit through extremely small openings to gain access into the home. If these entry points can be located, they can be blocked by application of caulk or some other exclusion device. This can also help to prevent other insects from gaining access into your home. A thorough inspection of the home and yard can reveal potential problems and potential treatment solutions for the white-footed ant. Carefully scout for ant activity and try to follow foraging workers from a source of food to a nest site.