What should I do if there are ants in the building? Full analysis of hot topics and solutions in 10 days
Recently, residents in many places have reported that ant problems have appeared in their homes, especially in hot and humid environments in summer. The following is a summary and analysis of popular discussions and practical solutions on ant control across the Internet in the past 10 days.
1. Statistics of ant-related hot search topics in the past 10 days
| Ranking | Hot search topics | Search volume (10,000) | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Small black ants suddenly appeared in the house | 28.5 | Weibo, Douyin |
| 2 | What smell are ants afraid of? | 19.2 | Baidu, Xiaohongshu |
| 3 | Professional termite control service prices | 15.7 | Meituan, 58.com |
| 4 | Which ant poison is the most effective? | 12.3 | Taobao, JD.com |
| 5 | Source of ants in high-rise buildings | 8.9 | Zhihu, Tieba |
2. Analysis of the three major sources of ants in buildings
| Source type | Proportion | Typical characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Food waste attracts | 42% | Concentrated in the kitchen area and small in size |
| Building gap intrusion | 35% | Commonly found around window frames and pipes |
| potting soil carry | 23% | Appears with newly purchased plants |
3. Six-step effective ant killing method (recommended by netizens through actual testing)
1.Locating ant nests: Use sugar water bait to observe the route of ants and find the entrance to the nest.
2.physical block: Use silicone to fill gaps in doors and windows to cut off intrusion channels
3.natural repellent: Spray white vinegar, lemon juice or peppermint essential oil into the ant tunnels (recently popular method on Douyin)
4.Drug prevention and treatment: Choose bait containing fluoride hydrazone, the effect lasts for 2-3 weeks
5.environmental management: Clean up kitchen waste every day and keep the countertop dry
6.Professional handling: If the pest infestation is serious, you can contact a pest control company qualified by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development.
4. Comparison of the effects of popular ant-killing products
| product type | average price | Effective time | E-commerce praise rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| gel bait | 25-40 yuan | 3-7 days | 92% |
| spray insecticide | 15-30 yuan | Instant | 85% |
| Ultrasonic insect repellent | 80-150 yuan | Not sure | 68% |
| Natural anti-ant powder | 30-50 yuan | 1-3 days | 88% |
5. Special reminder from experts
1. Do not step on ants directly if you find them, as this may cause the pheromone to spread and attract more ants.
2. If ants appear in high-rise residential buildings above 20 floors, it is recommended to check the pipe wells of the entire building.
3. Families with infants or pets should give priority to physical prevention and control methods
4. Pay special attention to anti-ant inspections in humid areas such as balconies and bathrooms before and after the rainy season.
Through the above systematic prevention and control measures, more than 90% of households can effectively solve the ant problem within 2 weeks. If the situation lasts for more than 1 month, it is recommended to contact the property management company for overall environmental management.
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