what causes sugar ants and how do i get rid of them
So, preventing an infestation of ants or getting rid of ants is a matter of closing entry points, repelling them, and practicing daily routines of cleanliness. 1  Follow them. 2  Close gaps and/or apply natural repellents those entry ways.  Practice cleanliness and routine maintenance.
Some people even refer to them as 'piss ants'. However, many types of ants smell bad when you smash them. They are also known as Sugar Ants, they get that name because they readily feed on sugar, pop, syrup, and other sweets. In nature these ants actually eat other insects and insect secretions. Aphids make a sticky 'sap' when they eat the leaves of bushes and trees.