Ants are social insects that belong to the family Formicidae and are recognized for their highly organized colonies. Invade homes and buildings in search of water, food, or shelter. Common household ants include pavement ants, odorous house ants, and carpenter ants. Ants do not usually remain harmful to humans; they can contaminate food and cause damage to property. Slugg Bugg Pest Control is a protective barrier around the home that ants cannot penetrate.