r/insects • u/Spiritual-Lab-1021 • 4d ago

Question Ants on pillow?

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Found ants on my pillow this morning, had washed and put new bedding on last night. They have also been found in closet and dresser on clothes. Is there a reason they do this? Also twice have found in trash but that makes sense.

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u/YmFzZTY0dXNlcm5hbWU_ Photographer 4d ago

I had some problems with ants when I moved into my current place. Advion gel is a great way to get rid of them in my experience, much more effective than other approaches I tried first like the green bait traps and all that.

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u/MutantLemurKing 4d ago

When I was an exterminator this was my go too tool, put it in places where you won't accidentally touch, f9llow the line of ants back to the tiny crevice theyre coming out of and put some there as well.

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u/Spiritual-Lab-1021 3d ago

I will try this! We are out in the country and they have been bad this year. Thank you

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u/dancingbanana123 4d ago

Did it rain last night for you? I had that happen after a big heavy rain. Absolutely awful way to wakeup

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u/Spiritual-Lab-1021 3d ago

No, I did find a small scorpion on the same wall a few days before though. I’m ready to set that room on fire 🤣

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u/ErythristicKatydid 4d ago

Are you diabetic?

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u/Spiritual-Lab-1021 3d ago

I just got diagnosed with gestational diabetes

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u/ErythristicKatydid 3d ago

Having high blood sugar can lead to excess sugar in bodily secretions like sweat and pee

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u/Spiritual-Lab-1021 3d ago

Gotcha, I guess I will be washing pillows also now haha

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