Margate Ant Control Services

You may know that your property has an ant problem, but a crucial part of eliminating the infestation is knowing which species of ant is invading. There are over 1,000 discovered ant species residing in the U.S., but only a small segment of these species commonly invade homes. Ant species have different behaviors, appearances, and food preferences, and knowing this information will help in putting together an effective treatment method.

Some of the more common species you may encounter are:

• Fire ants: These brownish-red ants earn their name for the painful sting they inflict, which can feel like your skin is burning. They are known for building very large visible mounds outdoors that make it obvious that you have an infestation. These mounds can be dangerous to disturb and can be especially risky for pets and children to come in contact with.
• Carpenter ants: Larger than the typical species of ant, carpenter ants can be very destructive to wooden elements of your home as they chew wood in order to create nests. The damage they cause often gets them confused with termites.
• Odorous house ants: These shiny black ants get their name from the distinctive smell they emit when they have been crushed. They have an affinity for sugary foods and their small size makes it hard to keep them out of homes if they find an entry point.
• Pavement ants: As their name suggests, these ants like to live in or around paved cement. You may often see these pests crawling between cracks in the sidewalk or under rocks. When they venture indoors, it’s to scavenge for greasy foods or sweets.

Our experienced technicians can help you to identify precisely which species of ant is coming into your home and will put together a control program to get rid of the infestation and keep it away with preventative measures and environmental changes.

We Know How Ants Operate

Ants are known to have extremely large colonies and are notorious for creating big unsightly mounds in a yard or hiding inside the dark, secluded crevices of your home or commercial property. They like to stay out of sight in their nests and only come out when foraging for food. If you leave a piece of food out on the premises, a large numbers of ants may converge, which indicates a colony is nearby and has discovered a point of entry to gain access and scavenge. 

Ants can enter your home through the tiniest cracks and gaps. If you notice a single ant or a small handful, these are worker ants on the hunt for starchy or sugary food items. When they find something to eat, these scout ants leave pheromones to alert the worker ants waiting in the colony to come to the food source. The ants then arrive in a long line, following the pheromone trail left behind. If you spot a line of dozens of ants marching one behind the other, they are either moving toward food or bringing it back to the nest.

Some of the common areas that ants infest include:

• Garages
• Kitchens
• Sinks
• Bathrooms
• Trash cans
• Food pantries
• Storage areas

Get started by giving us a call at (305) 707-0088 or completing our online form to schedule a free estimate! We are eager to help you.