after the fumigation was completed - and all of my food in my cupboards had to be stored in bins so that the ants wouldn't get into the food. My garbage was even being stored in the fridge, but thankfully I have had the garbage back under the sink for the past few weeks and no signs of ants. My food remains in bins for now - because I don't want to risk discovering a few hundred ants in the cheerios anytime soon. Anyways, this is just a warning about the ants - if I was paying a few hundred dollars less per month I wouldn't be to upset - but as my rent is climbing to $900/month starting May 2010, I think it's my time to find a new place.