Ant’s live in colonies of hundreds and thousands. Thus, it is not easy to get rid of them all at once. One of the ant’s peculiar behaviors is that they quickly to a safer place when they feel threatened. Currently, there are close to 10,000 different ant species worldwide. From red ants, fire ants, carpenter ants, and many others, each requires a specialized technique to eradicate them for good. For instance, the most effective to exterminate red ants is to wipe surfaces in your house using white vinegar. Boric acid baits work perfectly for carpenter ants. Mix it with powdered sugar and place it around the ant’s nests. When they get in touch with the solution, it kills them instantly. For the fire ants, you can use the two-step technique of mound drench and baiting. The bait’s primary purpose is to execute the queen and the worker ants in the colony. With the incorporation of specialized insecticides, you can also target the ants that heap up in rounded mounds. Understanding the type of ant’s invasion in your premises provides significant clues on the effective method to terminate them. Even if most homeowners employ various DIYs, they may not always work without a pest control professional’s guidance.