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Ant
Overview
Ants are a common household pest in Malaysia, often invading kitchens and food storage areas in search of food.
Common household ants:
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Sugar Ants (attracted to sweet food)
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Black House Ants
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Pharaoh Ants (small, fast spreading)
Biology
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Egg → Larva → Pupa → Adult
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Colonies grow steadily over time
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Killing visible ants does not eliminate the colony
Signs of Infestation
Behaviour
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Live in colonies with a queen
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Follow scent trails to food sources
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Highly attracted to sugar, grease, and protein
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Quickly relocate if disturbed
Where They Hide
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Visible ant trails (moving in lines)
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Ants around food, sinks, or garbage
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Small piles of soil (nesting)
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Sudden increase in numbers
Risk & Impact
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Wall cracks & crevices
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Behind tiles & cabinets
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Electrical sockets
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Outdoor soil near buildings
How to Control
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Contaminate food & surfaces
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Difficult to control due to hidden nests
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Can spread quickly across rooms or units
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Problematic for homes, F&B, and offices
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Keep areas clean (remove food sources)
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Seal entry points
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Target the nest, not just visible ants
Recommended Solutions
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Residual spray for entry points & trails
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Gel bait to eliminate the colony (worker ants
bring back to nest) -
Outdoor treatment for nesting areas
Common Mistakes
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Spraying only visible ants (doesn’t kill the colony)
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Using repellent that scatters the ants
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Not identifying nesting source