Ants in Bathroom

Why are there ants in my bathroom?

Why do ants end up in the bathroom where there is no food source?

The answer is water. This is true with spiders, cockroaches, earwigs and other insects. They still need water to survive.

The next reason we discussed earlier, the great insect highway system running through your home called the plumbing system. They were attracted to moisture as your pipes "sweat" and that will sustain them on long journeys as they forage for food.

Once in your bathroom, they often fall into the sink or tub and can not get out due to the slickness of the porcelain or tile.

How do you get rid of them? Well the bathroom is not the best place to be spraying because you will be walking around in it barefoot. A crack and crevice spray may be okay if the label states that, but again, it can't be where water will conduct it into the tub or sink where you may come in contact with it.

The traps we discussed can be used but again they need to be fresh. Another option is a ant gel that can stick up under the sink where you and your pets can not come in contact with it. This gel is another ant bait that they will take back to the nest.

Caulking the area around the pipes will help but you will see trails of ants often coming into the bathroom. This is because the moisture is attracting them. In nature moisture will bring in other insects and plant debris that ants will use as food. So if they sense moisture it is like the lion going to the watering hole to find out if there is any prey. Keeping the bathroom as dry as possible will help.

Again, remember the bathroom is a sensitive area to do any kind of spray or even bait, so always carefully read the label and follow the directions.