Baits attract ants and allow them to carry poison back to the nest. Sprays kill on contact but don’t eliminate colonies.

Ants are most active in spring and summer when they forage for food and expand colonies.

Yes, especially carpenter ants. They often nest inside wall voids or structural wood.

Ants follow rest cycles and take short naps throughout the day, often coordinated within the colony.

Different species prefer different foods, but most are attracted to sugars, proteins, and grease.