Don't let pesky ants put a damper on your summer (BPT) - Ants,
though often small, are the biggest pests of the summer for
homeowners. They can enter homes through tiny cracks, looking
for water and food - mainly sweets, meats or greasy foods - in
the kitchen or pantry area. Ants may also be forced inside
because of the weather, in search of a cooler or drier
environment and better living conditions. They leave an
invisible pheromone trail for other ants in their colony to
follow once they find a food source. Ants can nest in lawns,
walls or under foundations. The most common types of ants to
look out for this summer include: * Argentine ants are one of
the biggest problem ants across the country. Colonies may
contain hundreds of queens and can grow and populate entire city
blocks. Nests are usually in moist soil. These ants travel in
trails, foraging day and night and are about one-tenth of an
inch long. They prefer sweet foods. * Fire ants use their
mandibles to attach themselves to prey and inject venom th