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Ants come inside when it rains because their underground tunnels flood. They’re basically tiny refugees seeking dry land. That’s why they appear during a summer storm or after you water your garden.

Don’t overwater your potted plants. Moist soil attracts ants looking for moisture and tiny insects to farm. If you have a ficus or a lemon tree indoors, set its pot in a tray with a ring of diatomaceous earth. It’s a fine powder that cuts their exoskeletons—gruesome, but effective, and safe for pets when used as directed.

The “Mona Lisa” of prevention: keep the outside tidy

Your yard is the appetizer; your house is the main course. Trim back tree branches that touch the roof—ants use them as bridges. Move firewood at least 20 feet from the house. And check for ant hills near the foundation; pour boiling water down the entrance to end the invasion before it starts.

Fun fact: A single queen ant can live for 15 years and lay millions of eggs in her lifetime. When you see one ant, you’re seeing the tip of a literal iceberg of potential chaos. Pat yourself on the back for stopping it now.