Ants Taking Over Your St. Pete Home?
From fire ant mounds in the yard to trails across your kitchen counter, we figure out which ant you are dealing with and treat it the right way. Ant control is included in our quarterly pest control.
Why Do Ants Keep Coming Back?
Florida ants live in large colonies, and the workers you see are only a small part of them. Spraying a trail kills what is in front of you, but the colony keeps sending more. Lasting control means finding where they nest and treating the colony itself.
The right approach also depends on the species. Some ants respond best to bait, others need a perimeter treatment, and a few, like pharaoh ants, can split into more colonies if they are sprayed the wrong way.
Which Ants Do We Treat?
These are the ants we see most often in homes across Pinellas County and South Tampa.
Fire Ants
Mounds of loose soil in lawns and along sidewalks. They swarm when disturbed, and their stings burn and can leave itchy bumps.
Carpenter Ants
Large ants that are most active at night. They nest in damp or damaged wood and wall voids and can cause damage over time.
Pharaoh Ants
Tiny, light-colored ants that nest in walls near kitchens and bathrooms. Store-bought sprays can make their colonies split and spread.
Argentine Ants
Small brown ants that form long, steady trails. Their colonies have many queens and can grow huge.
Odorous House Ants
Small dark ants that smell like rotten coconut when crushed. They often move indoors after heavy rain.
House Ants
The small “sugar ants” that show up on counters and in pantries looking for food and water.
How Do We Get Rid Of Ants?
Every ant treatment starts with figuring out what you have and where it is coming from.
Identify
We find the species, follow the trails and locate nests inside and outside your home.
Treat The Colony
We use baits the ants carry back to the nest, plus targeted treatment around your perimeter and any mounds in the yard.
Keep Them Out
With quarterly service, we treat every visit and come back free if ants return between visits.
What Can You Do Between Visits?
A few simple habits make your home a lot less inviting to ants.
- Wipe up crumbs and sticky spills, and keep food sealed
- Fix leaks and dripping faucets, since ants follow moisture
- Trim branches and shrubs so they do not touch your house
- Skip store-bought sprays on ant trails, which can scatter the colony
- Keep mulch and firewood pulled back from your foundation
Have Questions About Ant Control?
Is ant control included in quarterly service?
Yes. The common household ants are covered under our quarterly pest control, including free re-service if they come back between visits.
Can you do a one-time ant treatment?
Yes. A one-time treatment targets your current problem and comes with a 60-day guarantee on the pests we treat.
Are your treatments safe for kids and pets?
We use family and pet-safe products and apply them where ants travel and nest. Your technician will tell you if anything needs to dry before pets go back outside.
Do carpenter ants damage homes?
They do not eat wood, but they hollow it out to build nests. Over time that can weaken trim, framing and other damp or damaged wood, so they are worth treating early.
Why do I see more ants after it rains?
Heavy rain floods their nests, so ants move to higher, drier ground, which often means your kitchen or bathroom. It is one of the most common times we get calls.
What Else Can We Help With?
Other pests we handle for homes and businesses.
What Do Our Customers Say?
Real feedback from homeowners and businesses across Pinellas County and South Tampa.
Tired Of Ant Trails? Let’s Fix It.
Call or text for a free inspection anywhere in Pinellas County or South Tampa and get an honest quote before any work begins.