Ant control starts with the species.
Ghost, white-footed, fire, and carpenter ants each need different work.
What this covers
Tap a pest for identification details and what treatment looks like.
Ghost antTapinoma melanocephalum
Very small and pale. Trails along counters, sinks, and baseboards.White-footed antTechnomyrmex difficilis
Black ant with pale feet. Huge outdoor colonies that trail up walls.Fire antSolenopsis invicta
Reddish ants in loose soil mounds. Swarm and sting when disturbed.Carpenter antCamponotus floridanus
Large ant, active at night. Hollows out damp wood to nest.
Very small and pale. Trails along counters, sinks, and baseboards.SeasonYear-round
WhereIndoors
RiskFood contamination
Black ant with pale feet. Huge outdoor colonies that trail up walls.SeasonYear-round, peaks in wet season
WhereOutdoors and indoors
RiskNuisance, large numbers
Reddish ants in loose soil mounds. Swarm and sting when disturbed.SeasonYear-round, mounds surge after rain
WhereYards and lawns
RiskPainful stings
Large ant, active at night. Hollows out damp wood to nest.SeasonSpring through fall
WhereWood and wall voids
RiskWood damage
How the treatment works.
- 01IdentificationWe identify the species before treating, because the wrong product on ghost ants splits the colony and multiplies the trails.
- 02TreatmentNon-repellent exterior applications with interior baiting for trailing species, direct mound work and broadcast bait for fire ants, and void treatment where carpenter ant galleries are confirmed.
- 03Return visitWe come back to confirm the trails are gone and re-bait if any activity remains, rather than assuming the first visit finished it.
What's included and what isn't
Included
- Species identification at the first visit
- Exterior perimeter and trail treatment
- Interior baiting placed out of reach
- Fire ant mound treatment and turf bait
- Carpenter ant void treatment where galleries are found
- Return visit to confirm the result
Not included
- Moisture, roofing, or plumbing repairs feeding carpenter ants
- Tree and shrub trimming that bridges to the roof
- Mulch removal or landscape replacement
- Lawn and ornamental treatment beyond fire ant mounds
- Termite inspection and treatment
- Wildlife or rodent work
Recommended plan
The baseline for most single-family homes away from heavy pressure. Pricing is confirmed in writing after the inspection.
Quarterly
Four visits a year
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- Exterior perimeter and eaves every visit
- Interior treatment where activity is found
- Ants, roaches, spiders, silverfish
- Re-service between visits on request
Seasonality in Southwest Florida
White-footed ant columns explode in the wet season when honeydew on ornamentals is abundant. Ghost ants press indoors during dry spells looking for moisture, which is why January kitchen calls are common. Fire ant mounds surge in the days after heavy rain as colonies rebuild.
Book ant control.
Call or send a request and we'll confirm your window within one business day.