How to prepare for flying ant day 2026

Are you ready for flying ant day? Do you even know what it is? Don’t worry if not, I’ve asked pest experts to break down this annual natural phenomenon for us.

Every summer, it seems we look for ways to get rid of flying ants , but first, it is best to understand what they are and where they come from, before looking for methods to deter ants .

Spoiler alert! Flying ant day is a real thing, and it happens every year, when ants release their queen from the colony to mate. This is everything you need to know about this garden pest , according to experts.