Some products are fast acting and you see the Ants die right before your eyes (ie. boiling water and Ant powder). But remember the Ants that you see, walking about above ground, are just the Worker Ants. The nest is the heart of the problem, it houses the Queen Ant and hundreds of larvae and cocoons.
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Use biocides safely. Always read the label and product information before use.