How far may mound building ants control require treatment around their nests?

Mound building ants can establish extensive colonies both above and below ground, and their foraging activities can extend far beyond the immediate vicinity of their nests. To effectively manage and control these pests, treatment around their nests often needs to reach a radius of 10 feet or more. This is because these ants may forage and travel several feet from the nest in search of food and resources, which could lead to reinfestation if treated areas do not encompass this distance.

By ensuring that the treatment area covers this broader radius, pest control professionals can more effectively eliminate not only the ants at the nest but also those that are traversing nearby areas, reducing the risk of continued activity and infestation in the future.