You could. But squishing one ant is like yanking a weed without the root. The colony just sends more soldiers. Patience is your real weapon here. Give the bait a week. Let them do the work for you.
Also, if you kill them fast, they release a panic smell—an alarm pheromone. That smell actually attracts more ants to “investigate.” So crushing one can turn a stroll into a full-scale riot. Not ideal.
Instead, be the chill landlord who raises the rent until everyone moves out. No drama. Just gentle biology working in your favor.
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