With summer here, longer days mean delicious picnics at the park and bonfires on sandy beaches. But with such memorable times alongside family and friends comes a hidden nuisance just waiting to come up and snatch picnic and party-goers’ tasty treats. One word: ants. Although ants usually trickle into homes during a downpour or damp conditions (usually in wintertime), August and September are prime months for these six-legged insects to “come out and play.” Weather Is a Huge Ant-Attracting Factor—But Don’t Discount Food A 2001 Stanford study confirms that the small ant infestation hike during summer (and a larger spike in winter) has more to do with weather than food. ...