Hey folks,
I’m honestly at my breaking point and hoping someone here has been through this. I’ve been dealing with what I believe are crazy ants in and around my home for six years straight. They disappear for a bit, then come right back like nothing ever changed.
I’ve tried sealing entry points, keeping things clean, and even changing landscaping, but they always seem to find a way in. At this point, I’m less interested in quick fixes and more in understanding what actually works long-term — or if that’s even realistic.
Has anyone here successfully dealt with a long-term crazy ant problem? What finally made a difference for you?
Man, six years is brutal. I dealt with something similar for about three years and the worst part was thinking they were gone, only for them to come back stronger. What helped me most was focusing outside instead of chasing them indoors.
I feel this. Crazy ants are on a whole different level compared to normal house ants. They don’t follow neat trails, so a lot of typical advice just doesn’t apply. It’s exhausting.
Not sure if this helps, but for me it came down to moisture control. Once I fixed a drainage issue near my foundation, their numbers dropped a lot. Didn’t eliminate them overnight, but it finally felt manageable.
@YardShiftTom I had the same experience. I kept treating inside and it felt pointless. Once I shifted attention to the yard and perimeter, it stopped feeling like an endless loop.
Six years would drive anyone nuts. I’ve only been dealing with them for about a year and it already feels never-ending. Did you ever notice if they get worse during certain seasons?
One thing I learned the hard way: killing what you see doesn’t mean you’re winning. These ants seem to adapt fast. I had to stop reacting and start thinking more long-term, which took a lot of trial and error.
@HomeBattle6yrs You’re definitely not alone. I remember thinking I was doing something wrong because nothing “stuck.” Turns out crazy ants are just stubborn and weirdly resilient.
I eventually accepted that total elimination wasn’t realistic for my situation. Once I focused on reducing pressure and keeping them out of living areas, my stress level dropped a lot — even if they weren’t 100% gone.
Location matters too. In warmer regions, these ants seem to have multiple peaks instead of one season. Once I understood that, it made their behavior feel a little less random.
@DIYDan42 That’s a really good point. I think a lot of people burn out because they’re always reacting instead of stepping back and changing the approach. Sometimes stability is a win, even if perfection isn’t.