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Signs of an Ant Infestation
Ant trails
Ants use pheromones to create paths for other colony members to follow. They can enter your home through foundations, windows, doors, and pipes. Check for ant activity on tree limbs touching your house.
Piles of ants
When an ant discovers a food source, he releases pheromones to leave a trail for his colony to follow. This chemical communication can cause an ant swarm, even when there’s no food around. Often seen in grass, sand, and cracks in brick or cement
Dirt mounds
Ranging from shallow nests at 1-2 inches deep to the entrance of intricate tunnel systems exceeding 15 feet in depth, a dirt mound may indicate an active ant colony. These mounds are found in bare dirt, sand, or within growing, healthy grass.
Debris piles
Ants like to keep their nests tidy. To keep their nests clean, the worker ants will pile up dead ants, old food items, and debris outside the nest
Most Common Types of Ants
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Carpenter ants are large, black ants that are known for building nests in wood.
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Fire ants are small, red ants that are known for their painful stings.
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Argentine ants are small, brown ants that are known for their ability to spread quickly.
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Pavement ants are small, black ants that are known for living in pavement cracks.
What are the dangers of ants?
Ants can be a nuisance, but they can also be dangerous. Some ants can sting, which can cause pain and swelling. Other ants can carry diseases, which can be transmitted to humans. Some diseases ants can carry include:
Salmonella: Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause food poisoning.
Leptospirosis: Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that can cause fever, headache, and muscle aches.
Rabid fever: Rabies is a viral infection that can be fatal.
Ant Prevention Tips
Seal up any cracks or holes
Ants can enter your home through even the smallest cracks or holes. Seal up any cracks or holes around windows, doors, and pipes.
Keep your home clean
Ants are attracted to food and water, so it's important to keep your home clean. This means sweeping and mopping regularly, and taking out the trash.
Store food properly
Ants are attracted to food, so it's important to store food properly. This means keeping food in sealed containers, and not leaving food out overnight.
Keep garbage cans closed
Uncovered trash cans or bins emit odors that attract foraging ants, so clean and top off any overflowing or neglected garbage cans with high food waste present.
The Easiest Way
to Get Rid of Ants
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Schedule our Exterminator
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Treatment
Our certified tech will check out your property and create a pest control plan that fits exactly what’s going on. Our treatments are tailored specifically to your home and the unique challenges you face.
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Follow Up
After each visit, you’ll receive a detailed service report along with practical tips to help prevent future infestations. We return on a regular schedule throughout the year, strengthening your protection over time.
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Ant FAQs
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The best way to get rid of ants and ensure they stay gone for good is to use our helpful ant control tips in combination with using our home protection plan. With our year-round home protection plan, your home stays protected no matter the season (yes, even Florida’s five versions of summer). And if those ants dare to come back? So do we — for free. Call the pros. Kick back. Let the ants know they picked the wrong house.
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Ants persistently return because they leave chemical trails called pheromones. These trails help other ants in the colony locate their nest or find food. Cleaning where you’ve seen visible trails may not be enough; eliminating the food source, regular cleaning, and sealing entry points can disrupt trails but not eliminate the problem. When you sign up for our year-round protection plan, our exterminators will create a barrier around your home, effectively blocking all pathways into your home. If pests somehow find their way back into your home, call us. We’ll come back for an additional service for free!
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All ants have mandibles, so they all have the ability to bite you. However, some species sting and then bite, and others just sting. In the United States, the most dangerous ants are generally not harmful to humans in a life-threatening way. Everyone will react differently to ant bites, so it’s important to contact your healthcare provider if you’re worried. The following ants are known for their aggressive behavior:
Red Imported Fire Ant: These ants are known for their painful stings, and their colonies can behave aggressively. Some individuals may experience severe allergic reactions.
Texas Bullet Ant: These are currently only found in Texas and have an extremely painful sting that can cause severe pain and swelling.
Harvester Ants: Some species of harvester ants in the U.S. have potent venom, and their stings can be painful.
Carpenter ants: The danger posed by this species comes when they carve tunnels and galleries through wood, causing major structural damage.
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Ant lifespans vary by species and caste (worker, queen, or male), influenced by environmental conditions and colony health. Here are some general guidelines:
Worker Ants: Most worker ants, constituting the majority of a colony, live for a few weeks to months, influenced by their role, environmental conditions, and the presence of predators.
Queen Ants: Queen ants live for several years to decades, some with exceptionally long lives. Their primary role is egg-laying and sustaining the colony.
Drone Ants: Male ants, or drones, have the shortest lifespan. Their sole purpose is to mate with a queen, and they typically die shortly after accomplishing this task, lasting days or weeks.