Many homeowners have tried spraying for ants themselves and have had success. However, some people believe it is not the best way to control ants.
The results of a recent study study showed that the majority of ant species were killed by the treated surfaces in less than 12 hours after application as well as on untreated surfaces in less than 24 hours. The ant colony was also greatly reduced over a period of 3 weeks.
Spraying for ants was shown to be a viable solution but one with limitations or side effects that could be avoided by using other methods instead such as biological controls and chemicals.