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To reduce ant activity, store food in sealed containers, clean up food residue, limit moisture sources, and seal cracks around doors and windows. If ants continue to appear, professional treatment may be necessary.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

To reduce ant activity, store food in sealed containers, clean up food residue, limit moisture sources, and seal cracks around doors and windows. 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