Doesn't your HOA do this?
I think of three things to do with ants
1. Repel them (they'll go elsewhere
2. Kill on site
3. Destroy the colony, which may be hidden.
Each of these approaches may have different treatments for different types of ants (small, large, flying, etc)
I had great success one year with a gel that I spread along cracks, and the ants took the bait back to their colony and in a few days, no more ants. A multi-type approach may be best if you're not sure. Get something for each purpose and use them all. Easier than going back to the store after a failure. Some stores have very knowledgeable staff, and others read the labels to you. No good advice on that. Generally, professionals don't use any thing stronger than what you can buy, but they have a multi prong approach, and better knowledge of intended purpose.
More recently, I've been using Garfield Pest Control, in Gilford. (603) 424-7834. They'll treat the eaves for wasps, hornets, stuff that I'm not interested in dealing with.
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