Most Common Ants in Kirkland

Here Are The Most Common Ants You'll Encounter in Kirkland, WA

While the world has over 12,000 species of ants (yes, really), only a handful tend to cause issues in our part of Washington. At Bamboo Pest Control, we're here to help with any and all ant infestations that could start taking over your home. Don't let these little invaders wreak havoc on your family. Call the local and trusted Kirkland pest control service people trust with their home safety. Call Bamboo.

Here's the short list of the top offenders most homeowners find:

• Carpenter Ants – Big, black, and bad news for your home’s structure. These ants chew through damp or damaged wood to build their nests and can cause serious damage over time.

• Moisture Ants – Yellowish in color and drawn to, yep you guessed it, moisture. They like to set up shop near foundations or in damp crawl spaces. If you notice a foamy residue near wall seams, that could be them saying hello.

• Odorous House Ants – Tiny and annoying, these ants smell like rotten coconut when crushed (yes, it’s gross). They’re drawn to sweets and greasy foods, so your kitchen is basically Disneyland for them.

• Pavement Ants – These ants typically nest under sidewalks and driveways but are known for making their way inside in search of food. Not dangerous, just persistent.

• Pharaoh Ants – Small but mighty. These ants are tough to eliminate because they nest in walls, furniture, and even appliances. They're attracted to sweet foods, proteins, and sometimes even other insects.

Why Ants Love Your Home (And How to Make Them Hate It)

Ants aren’t randomly picking your house just for fun. They’re on a mission for food, water, and shelter. And if your home checks most or all of those boxes, they'll come marching in (just like the kids song).

Here’s what draws them in:

• Crumbs and spills on countertops, floors, or in pet food dishes.
• Unsealed pantry items or sweet snacks left out.
• Damp areas like under sinks, in bathrooms, or around leaky pipes.
• Cracks and gaps in your foundation, windows, or doors.

Want them gone fast? Start by taking away the stuff they came for. Clean up food sources, seal up entry points, and fix any moisture problems you’ve got lingering.

A Few (Weird) Ant Facts Just for Fun



• Ants don’t have lungs—they breathe through tiny holes on the sides of their bodies.
• The average worker ant can carry 10 to 50 times its body weight.
• The largest ant colony ever discovered was over 3,700 miles wide. Yep. Miles.
• Queen ants can live for up to 30 years. Most of us don’t even keep the same phone for two.

Cool? Creepy? A little bit of both.

When to Call in the Pros

Home remedies like vinegar sprays or cinnamon lines can be helpful in the short term, but if you’re seeing ants on the regular, it’s time to call in the professionals. At Bamboo Pest Control, we offer expert ant control solutions that don’t just treat the visible problem—we get to the source. That means identifying the species, finding the nests, and using eco-friendly treatments that are safe for your home, your family, and your pets.

We don’t lock you into long-term contracts, and we won’t pressure you with upsells. Just honest, effective pest and ant control that works. Give us a call today and let’s show those ants the door for good. You can also get a quote online and learn more about us.