Ants and Silverfish Keep Getting Into the Walls

“I'm in DFW Metro, specifically. These ants are all over my kids beds. Can you help identify? submitted by /u/Dmotwa [link] [comments]”

“I live in a rental apartment in Mission Viejo, and my kitchen has tons of ants, especially in the cabinets next to the stove. Does anyone recommend a good pest control company nearby? I can’t make permanent changes since I’m renting, and I’m honestly terrified of ants 😭 Any advice would be appreciated! PS: Pest Control Provide by my apartment come today but they spray Alpine WSG,there is no ants in kitchen now but I think they move to the living room submitted by /u/Motor_Tangelo_28”

“ID ONLY PLEASE: Moved in earlier this year. Finally getting around to clearing out/cleaning up this side utility closet attached to the outside of the garage. Are these termites or ants? Located in central Texas USA. We have several ant species across the property including Solenopsis fire ants and Camponotus carpenter ants. Maybe Big-Head navigator ants, Pheidole navigans . Others as well. Wondering if the ants or possible termites make these walls of dirt (or droppings?). Thank you. subm”

“Found some odorous house ants coming in and where they are coming from. I‘m doing a multiprong attack of terro, advion, and alpine wsg to make sure my genocide works. The problem is that where they are coming from is three feet from my desk and I‘m terrified of them crawling on me. So far I tried to create a perimeter between us with vinegar to clear scout trails after killing them, but I was hoping for something I could lay on the ground(carpet) that they won‘t walk over. From what I understand”

“Are these ants? I’m in Southern California and we’re currently dealing with a roach issue, these guys started showing up separately and they’re very small but I’m not sure if they’re ants or not. submitted by /u/SideTop4297 [link] [comments]”

“Every year we get the ants, those ones that make small mounds outside, coming in if we skip our outdoor spray. This year we've got a different, much smaller ant, and it's thorwing me off a bit. What they look like: Much smaller than our normal outdoor ants Move in an erratic zig-zag pattern, almost look like they're having convulstions at times Crushed several and smelled my fingers with no noticeable odor, but they're small enough I'm not sure how strong a smell to expect an”

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“There’s this odour and drain flies that occasionally make their way into the rooms, and it gets terrible when it rains. A friend who was facing a similar issue showed me what remedied the situation. We have four en-suite rooms. Should I install a gully trap like this for each washroom? Is this effective, or is there a better approach? Slide two shows what’s readily available on the market. submitted by /u/giltora [link] [comments]”

“I live in a condo where both my neighbors are connected to my home. at the top floor in both restrooms we found these termites. I have never had them before or any other bugs/rodents. Im not sure where they are coming from but my guess is that since yesterday was the hottest day of the year for us, they where looking for somewhere to cool down. I hope this is the end of it. can i find the source to stop it. Thank you in advance🙏 submitted by /u/PossiblePublic3478 [link] [comme”

“Hey everyone. Im in an area where their is a sudden uptick in humidity because a hurricane is nearby. But its usually dry heat here but its been 100s and humid. I live in an apartment complex, I asked the apartment manager if anyone else had issues for flies and he said no. So i guess its not weather related. But it started SO suddenly. 1 or maybe 2 flies for the whole year, and this is my fourth year here. It started 2 days ago. Maybe 6 flies in the apartment, thought it was weird. Closed all t”

“Are these termite droppings? 😭😭😭😭 or ant hills? I first started seeing these hilly dirty things last summer. i swept them away and forgot about them. I started noticing them again, but more piles around the outside of my house on the concrete. I have been getting a lot of ants in my kitchen and room even though i do not eave food out. Are these ant hills? I Googled and it seems it could be termite frass 😭😭😭 please somebody tell me theyre not termites 😭😭😭 submitted by /u/Cap”

“I had a pretty bad ant infestation in my apartment and used Raid to kill them. Unfortunately, some of the spray got onto my walls, and after drying it left these darker/oily-looking stains in multiple places. I’m renting, so I really don’t want to make the situation worse by scrubbing the paint off or trying random cleaners. I’ve attached a picture of one of the spots. Has anyone dealt with this before? Is there a safe way to remove the stains from painted walls, or am I looking at needing prime”

“What I do know is I need them gone and I don’t have the money for an exterminator right now sadly so Is there a home remedy to get rid of theses guys? they moved in so fast and everywhere the kitchen the bed rooms to the point where I get bit every night! And one day they were not there the next day they were… and it’s not like I have food laying around everywhere my house stays clean for the most part but if I leave food on the counter for a little bit they will be coming for it and even when n”

“I’ve found 15 of these in my place the past week. They seem to be coming in from a crack between my floor and wall. Are they termites or flying ants? I’m in Victoria bc Canada. submitted by /u/pumpkinspicecum [link] [comments]”

“They look like ants, but I have no idea what they are. Sorry about the quality, screenshot of a video I took of them. submitted by /u/LostImagination0521 [link] [comments]”

“i try to keep the house clean, idk about the rest of my fam. But these have been appearing out of no where and in crazy amounts! how do i get rid of these? they’re like tiny ants submitted by /u/Melodic_Inside8678 [link] [comments]”

“Bought a house in May in a more rural area. The past couple nights we’ve had termite swarmers at our sliding glass door in the back. The worst night it was six individuals. We had a terminix guy say we absolutely need to treat it and an independent pest control guy say it isn‘t an issue at all and to do nothing. My question is does this occurring mean we need to do a termite treatment or is this normal seasonal behavior where action isn’t necessary but we should monitor? submitted by”

“Saw a massive grouping of these bugs on the outside of my house, in Ottawa Ontario, Canada. What are they? And how do I keep them away? submitted by /u/RabidPorcupine29 [link] [comments]”

“This morning I noticed a large amount of this debris and what look like tiny insects around the base of my entryway. They appeared pretty suddenly. I’m trying to figure out whether these are ants, termites/termite frass, or something else entirely. I’ve included close-up photos and a wider photo showing how much there is. I have dogs, so I’m also trying to figure out the safest way to deal with it. Any help identifying this would be greatly appreciated! submitted by /u/Few-Tower-6862”

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“It’s ant season in Southern California and I have a 17 year old dachshund and no matter where he lays, ants keep invading his space! Last night I went to sleep and made sure there wasn’t any on or around him but when I woke up in the morning there was a trail and some just scattered around the blanket. We’ve washed him, his beds and blankets but they keep coming back. He doesn’t seem to be getting bit but I can’t imagine it being comfortable if they’re crawling on him. Anything I can do to preve”

“Hello. These ants(?) showed up in a home I care for last summer and this summer I’m seeing them in another house close by. Smaller than a grain of rice. Any idea what they are and how to treat? I find them attracted to the doorways and windows or hallway nightlights. I also find them along the ceiling trim in certain bedrooms. Thanks for your time. submitted by /u/KWAL72 [link] [comments]”

“They've been coming out of every nook and cranny in my house for the past two months. They won't take the advion ant bait I've been leaving, but do go after cat food or water. submitted by /u/Floopybleepbee [link] [comments]”

“Apparently my apartment complex is having a huge ant infestation. (Even my manager who lives in the same complex as me in a different building is having a similar issue) I just killed over a few hundred ants in my window sill with some soapy water, now I have a bunch of ant corpses in my window. What's the best way to kill these little bastards? I feel like ant traps would probably be useless. I literally don't eat in my bedroom so I don't understand why I'm getting so many in he”

“i’m worried it’s carpenter ants but i learned it could also be field ants ? for reference i do live around a big open area of field and there are piles around house but there was quite a bit in 2 dif rooms of mine on the wall so ? submitted by /u/1000subs1w4456 [link] [comments]”

“As I was heading to bed last night, noticed a collection of bugs on my pillow sham set. I immediately threw the sham set out and the pillows and vacuumed the rest of the bugs up. I have a bagged vacuum so disposed of the bag. Saw a few in my actual bedsheets so opted to sleep on the living room after killing what I could find. I could not readily see any openings that they may have entered from like the ceiling or baseboards or outlet. No obvious trails. I don’t leave my windows open during the”

“Been seeing individual ants on our kitchen counter for about a week now and they amount seems to be slowly increasing despite wiping everything down with vinegar and setting out some ant traps. Today my wife found quite a few crawling in our dish drying rack and all over our clean dishes. They are extremely tiny. Sorry for the terrible picture but was hoping someone could maybe help identify cause they don’t seem to be interesting in the bait traps we have at all submitted by /u/Arch”

“At first it wasn't even an infestation. I saw a few tiny ants near one window. Didn't think much of it. A couple days later they were in the kitchen. Then the bathroom. Then somehow one showed up upstairs. That's the part I don't understand. How does something that starts with three ants next to a window eventually turn into you checking every room in your house like you're conducting a crime-scene investigation? 😂 I've started noticing that everyone seems to have a comp”

“I'm curious if everyone else's experience follows the same progression. Day 1: One tiny ant. Whatever. Day 3: A few more. Probably nothing. Day 6: There's a trail. Okay... Day 10: They're in another room. Excuse me? Day 14: Now I'm inspecting baseboards at 11 PM. 😂 The strange part is how quickly these little ants can go from something you barely notice to something you're constantly looking for. And I'm curious whether Seattle's weather has anything to do with w”

“I have grease ants in my kitchen, HOW DO I KNOW !? Because they only are after my hamburger meat crumbs, bacon grease or when i go scrambled eggs. I have tried soooo many traps, spent so much money on amazon on all types of traps. I have coming in the mail advion gel traps tomorrow !!! I hope it works If not what is my next step ??? Please help submitted by /u/Maleficent-princress [link] [comments]”

“This is the second year we’ve had this. First find black scat that falls from wood trim. Then they swarm out late summer as winged ones. I suspect acrobat ants? I’ve removed trim and cannot find any signs of moisture damage. Can these be in house without moisture source? I’ve been using savitri ant gel. Located in Pennsylvania submitted by /u/DarwinLizard [link] [comments]”

“I got sent these pictures yesterday by someone who thinks this is ants. Can anyone identify what this is? I can't make out whether it's insects or possible moisture related. Any suggestions would be appreciated. submitted by /u/Always_working_hardd [link] [comments]”

“Single family cape cod style home in suburbia Virginia (US). We've been renting for 2 years and just renewed our lease for a 3rd year in May. The holes you see in the window frames have been here since we moved in. They're on pretty much every window frame on the second floor. We asked the previous tenant if they had a termite problem and he said no. I thought it was odd, but never saw anything crawling out of them (and still don't) so I let it go. Every summer, we'd have the usu”

“I have what I believe is a little black ants colony either inside my walls or deep under the slab. I live in South Florida and have been seeing these little black ants in my bathroom and living room, both along the same exterior wall of the house, for a couple months now. For the first month, they were just walkers. For the past month or so, they have been winged. The walkers make absolutely no trails, I've watched and watched and still cannot figure out where they are coming from, they seem”

“hi! i live in southern ca in an old apartment, built in the 1930s. my apartment has seen many earthquakes so it has a little bit of structural issues and cracks everywhere. the walls are open in multiple places. anyway, i have been dealing with an awful tiny black ant infestation (pretty sure they're odorous house ants) and i would like opinions on my plan to treat them because ive been trying to eradicate them for 13 whole days now. the problem is in: the bathroom, the bedroom, the living r”

“Photos attached but basically they are coming out of wall cracks i have (planning to seal them) these are fast, dont walk in order (not in line) instead walk randomly like crazy I live in a very hot environment but the cracks they come out from arent even close to the kitchen im concerned what these medium sized black ants (not the regular small ones) :( I tried placing the Rescue bait which normally work on smaller ones but no luck ;( submitted by /u/Juljulie [link] [comments]”

“These bugs were coming out of my brand new hardie siding above the front door of my house. I'm pretty sure they're flying ants but please confirm. They have sectioned body and narrow waist. But they were accompanied by these really tiny flying bugs. Are they also flying ants? Are the big ones flying ant females and the small ones flying ant males? In the pictures, I have 2 big ones on a tissue, then a picture of a bunch of small ones on the exterior of the house, then zoomed out all of t”

“How concerned should i be? I found this guy upstairs and a smaller one in the finished basement. I live in a raised ranch, built in 2021. When i first moved in 2022, i had some; I called a local pest control company, and they sprayed the foundation with the generic version of Termidor Sc and used a gel. Shortly after, i didn't get any more. Since 2025, I stopped using the local pest control and did the same thing they did. Spray the outside foundation once a quarter with Termidor. 1 0z to 5”

“Hello all. I just bought a new home and sitting on my balcony I noticed this insect kept flying in and out of a gap between my awning and wall. Any idea what this is and should I be concerned? I’m in British Columbia, Canada. Thank you for any answers. https://preview.redd.it/j4ebfea1vfhh1.png?width=750&format=png&auto=webp&s=8f02abc0aaf2c5c091b0a24b5f0b5f718f21556c submitted by /u/SirCheese80 [link] [comments]”

“I just moved into a new house and there are miniature ants everywhere. The first day at the house when it was empty they were by the sink. They’re regularly in the bathroom. When I do yard work, anywhere in the yard if I dug there will be dozens of these same ants. I keep finding them crawling on ME. I cleaned the place a ton the first week, then we hired a professional cleaner. We’ve started moving in fully now including some food but the place is as clean as I could possibly get it without tea”

“Hello good people, These very small, winged, single color (black), insects have started appearing on our window/window sill area. The window is street facing, and it has been warm lately. Not seeing them anywhere else in the house. What are these and how do I get rid of them? Thanks for any advice! submitted by /u/techilliterate84 [link] [comments]”

“We noticed ghost ants in our kitchen coming from an opening under our kitchen countertop and cabinets last Friday 7/24. They travel all along the underside of the countertop and go into an opening between our wall and to the end of the other kitchen cabinet. That day, we put out the Terro ant gel baits, and sprayed Ortho Home Defense around outside perimeter of our house, that is on concrete slab foundation. Next day, they were still out in full force, and unaffected. We search outside again and”

“these appeared in my kitchen within the last few days, mostly on the counter/near the sink. i put out liquid ant bait but wondering what kind of ant this is? it is very small and moved very fast. i have never seen them before, typically we get the small black ants but this is different and i want to get rid of them asap! submitted by /u/thatsnotmyowl [link] [comments]”

“Recently moved into an apartment and was very unhappy to find out there's an ant issue here. From what I've read, they may be the odorous house ants (unsure if there's a smell though). They're the "sugar ants" that are black and only a couple mm long. ANYWAY I'm not trying to diagnose what they are, just giving context. After some bait traps (varying success, mostly ignored minus one Terro which was briefly helpful), I moved on to Advion gel which has been working G”

“100s of these guys recently appeared in my neighbor's tortoises' home area. There is a nest under her water bowl and they are covering both the area around it and going inside it which has me worried. What is the species and how do I get rid of them without harming the tortoise. Phoenix Arizona, they are very bitey, about a millimeter in length, and are currently doing the drone wing flying thing. submitted by /u/Perfect-Opinion5341 [link] [comments]”

“Found two separate carpenter ant nests on our property — one on some old planks near our shed (about 30 yds from house) and a smaller colony at a rotted stump near perimeter of house. This is the second time this year that we have had sporadic carpenter ants indoors. About 20 per day, but all singular (maybe 2 in same area at a time). We see them outside often but they have only really been back inside since i destroyed nest next to house. Are these solely scavengers or is there a potential sate”

“I will give my first born child to whomever can tell me what the heck these bugs are and how to get rid of them! They are filling up my zeevo thing by the dozens. I can’t figure out where they’re coming from. Im going insane. Please help. Thank you so much. submitted by /u/Best_Unit_4562 [link] [comments]”

“I have these bugs that keep ending up in my bed which about 2 feet away from my window AC. They are always dead when they end up on our bed, and there definitely seem to be more dead ones that appear after the AC has been off. They are not coming through gaps in the window l, I used foam, tape, and moretite silicone caulking around window. What can I do to get rid of these or make them stop? How are they coming in? What can I do submitted by /u/Separate-Benefit-804 [link] [comm”

“I’m moving in a week. We had a really bad issue with Pharaoh ants in the winter, but haven’t had any in my unit for a few months now. This week I’ve seen a couple of them around and lots on my balcony. I’m spiralling !! This building is useless for treatment or getting any help in from pest control before I move out. They were coming monthly but stopped coming to my unit around March because the landlord said “oh the problem isn’t bad anymore” I know I SHOULDN’T spray for them typically but I al”

“Can someone please tell me how to stop getting ants in my kitchen! I used to have small black ants in my kitchen and they finally stopped now I have these They are bigger than the black ants, but some are large and some are small I have tried a soapy white vinegar mixture as well as ant traps I am worried these are fire ants!! Edit: they are red and black even though it’s hard to tell submitted by /u/Big-Illustrator-604 [link] [comments]”

“Many of these flying and crawling on my porch tonight submitted by /u/kevmostdope [link] [comments]”

“Awful picture I know but it’s the best I can do. I’m pretty sure these are termites, since we did have a bit of a localized infestation earlier in the year all the way on the other side of the house. Is this basically confirmation? Mind you the house is concrete, so no foundation concern, but Jesus isn’t a haste to get rid of them. submitted by /u/rrroooyyy [link] [comments]”

“Found a bunch of tiny flying ants(?) In my house. Located in Southern California. They appeared twice at night. How do I stop them from getting in? submitted by /u/Eurimeee [link] [comments]”

“I’ve been dealing with what I believe are carpenter ants for a couple years now. I’ve made multiple requests with my leasing office and nothing seems to be working. The tiny ant in the photo is what I’ve been used to seeing, except what the ones I’ve seen don’t have wings. They started showing up with wings about a week or two ago. Then, tonight FOUR of the biggest ants I’ve ever seen showed themselves. I’ve been horribly bitten by these guys before, and cannot relax in my own apartment. Anythin”

“I'm kind of at a loss here and I have no idea what to do and truthfully its taking a massive toll on me mentally. We moved into a newer trailer park community. We rent and the management company does not handle pest control. The homes themselves are not run down and my MIL lived here so we thought it would be great, but it seems our part of the neighborhood is dealing with a horrible ant problem. My neighbors have talked about the issues they've had being similar to ours. First it was ge”

“For reference, I live in Southern Arizona and it has been storming a lot recently. They are coming in through our back door, which is not sealed well. submitted by /u/Havel-Monster [link] [comments]”

“I've been dealing with these tiny black/brown ants for a bit over 2 weeks now to little success. They are VERY interested in the terro liquid bait poison of which I've tried both the stations and some free puddles, but I haven't seen much if any lull in their numbers. They are entering into my 3rd floor condo through the small hole near the backsplash and window wood. Located in upstate New York. Been searching online for other options, considering an Indoxacarb based gel instead of”

“** 10 photos attached, both back & underside of bugs. Any help identifying would be appreciated. The photos with green background are of the underside of the bug (I picked them up with painters tape). The distinct white marking on their lower abdomen seems like it should be and identifying factor to me but I wasn't able to find anything about it. The photos with white background are of the top side of the bugs but they're somewhat wet as I sprayed them before taking the pics. I was a”

“Every summer it seems I get an influx of these little black sweet ants. Cleaning up, trash bag by the stove to take out the when full and suddenly they were all over my stove. Little vinegar water mix and they disappear for a few but I need these gone! submitted by /u/Sugary_Spice25 [link] [comments]”