Apologize for what? You didn't know you were doing wrong. Why didn't someone come along and just say, "hey man, you shouldn't do that here". Did someone explain the rules? No I bet.
Actually I would like to apologize to you on behalf of the community. At least you know I'm human, not some damn bot that passes judgement, no court no jury.
P.S. I don't give a (add smelly word) about ants. Actually I got them in the kitchen and would like to get rid of them.