Other signs to watch for
Check whether the trail runs into a cabinet or continues past it. Keep a note of changes after meals or after the pet bowl is picked up.
Asheboro, NC
Ants in Asheboro, NC
In Asheboro, start by noting whether the ants reach the bowl from the floor trim or from a gap behind an appliance. Put food away after feeding and see which route the trail takes when it returns.