How To Control Ants In Your Home? – For many people, summer means preparing for an invasion. Armies of troops come in lines barreling for their houses, ready to attack. No, these people aren’t oppressed people in third world countries; they’re regular people like you facing the smallest of invaders: ants. Ants are great creatures to have outdoors. They are good for the environment and help break down old, smelly rotting stuff so you don’t worry about it, but inside, it’s a different story. Inside they contaminate your food, and can harm you and your children. But don’t fear, there are lots of simple ways to send these tiny invaders back outside and keep them there.