You’ll finally have peace of mind knowing those ant trails won’t reappear next week. No more finding ants in your kitchen every morning or watching them march across your countertops while you’re trying to cook dinner.
Our targeted baiting systems reach the colony’s source—the queen and her workers deep underground where sprays can’t touch them. Within days, you’ll notice the difference as entire colonies collapse from the inside out.
The constant worry about stepping on fire ant mounds in your yard disappears. Your family can enjoy outdoor spaces again without the threat of painful stings or the embarrassment of ant-covered walkways when guests visit.
We’ve been solving Anclote’s toughest ant problems for over 14 years at Around The Clock Pest Service. We’re not some corporate franchise—you work directly with us, the owners who live in this community and understand exactly what Florida homeowners face.
Our state-certified technicians know the difference between fire ants, ghost ants, and carpenter ants because we’ve seen them all in Hernando County properties. We answer our phones 24/7, even on weekends, because ant problems don’t wait for business hours.
With over 100 five-star reviews and BBB accreditation, we’ve built our reputation on honest communication and results that last. When you call, you’re talking to people who genuinely care about keeping your property pest-free.
First, we inspect your property to identify which ant species you’re dealing with and locate their colonies. Different ants require different approaches—what works for ghost ants won’t eliminate fire ant mounds.
Next, we apply targeted baiting systems near ant trails and nesting sites. Worker ants carry this bait back to their colonies, where it reaches the queen and eliminates the entire population from within. No messy spraying or temporary fixes.
We schedule follow-up visits to ensure complete elimination and prevent new colonies from establishing. You’ll see results within days, but we monitor the situation to guarantee those ants don’t return. Most customers notice a dramatic reduction in ant activity within the first week.
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Anclote properties deal with multiple ant species year-round thanks to Florida’s warm, humid climate. Fire ants build those painful mounds in your yard, while ghost ants invade kitchens and bathrooms seeking moisture and sweets.
Carpenter ants can actually damage wooden structures, and sugar ants create those annoying trails across your countertops. Each species requires specific treatment methods because they nest differently and respond to different baits.
Our comprehensive approach targets all common Florida ant species with safe, pet-friendly treatments. We use professional-grade baiting systems that aren’t available to consumers, combined with our knowledge of local ant behavior patterns. The result is complete elimination, not just temporary relief.
Store-bought sprays only kill the ants you can see on the surface—they never reach the colony where the queen lives. When you spray visible ants, you’re eliminating maybe 10% of the actual population while the other 90% remains hidden underground or in wall voids.
Worse, many sprays actually make the problem bigger by causing colonies to split and relocate. The surviving ants just establish new trails in different areas of your home. Professional baiting systems work differently—worker ants carry the treatment back to the colony, where it eliminates the queen and stops reproduction at the source.
That’s why DIY methods provide temporary relief but never solve the underlying problem. Without eliminating the queen, new ants keep emerging to replace the ones you killed.
Fire ant stings cause immediate burning pain followed by pustules that can last up to ten days. For most people, stings are extremely painful and itchy, but some individuals can have severe allergic reactions requiring medical attention.
Fire ants are particularly aggressive when their mounds are disturbed—they swarm out in large numbers and sting repeatedly. A single mound can contain hundreds of thousands of ants, so stepping on one accidentally can result in dozens of painful stings within seconds.
Children and pets are especially vulnerable because they’re more likely to accidentally disturb mounds during outdoor play. Professional fire ant treatment eliminates entire colonies using specialized baiting systems that target the queen, preventing new mounds from forming in your yard.
Ghost ants are incredibly small—only about 1.5mm long—with translucent bodies that make them nearly invisible until you look closely. They establish multiple nesting sites throughout your home, often in wall voids, behind baseboards, and inside cabinets where you can’t reach them.
These ants have multiple queens in each colony, so even if you eliminate one nesting site, the others continue producing new workers. They’re also extremely adaptable, quickly changing food preferences and establishing new trails when their current ones are disrupted.
Professional treatment requires specialized baiting techniques because ghost ants often ignore standard ant baits. We use slow-acting baits that worker ants carry back to all nesting sites, ensuring complete colony elimination rather than just temporary reduction in visible activity.
We typically provide same-day service for urgent ant problems, especially fire ant infestations that pose safety risks. When you call, you’re speaking directly with us, the owners, who can schedule treatment immediately rather than going through call centers or scheduling departments.
Most treatments show visible results within 24-48 hours as worker ants begin carrying bait back to their colonies. You’ll notice significantly fewer ants within the first week, with complete elimination usually achieved within 2-3 weeks depending on colony size and species.
We’re available seven days a week and respond to calls even on weekends because we understand ant problems can’t wait. Emergency situations like fire ant mounds near play areas or massive kitchen invasions get priority scheduling to protect your family’s safety and comfort.
All our treatments use EPA-approved products specifically chosen for their safety profile around families and pets. The baiting systems we use are designed to attract ants while remaining uninteresting to children and animals—they’re placed in targeted locations where ants travel, not where kids and pets spend time.
Unlike broad-spectrum sprays that coat surfaces throughout your home, our baiting approach uses minimal product quantities in precise locations. The active ingredients break down quickly in the environment and pose no ongoing health risks to your family.
We always explain exactly what products we’re using and where they’re being applied so you can make informed decisions. Many of our treatments have no re-entry restrictions, meaning your family can resume normal activities immediately after application.
Follow-up visits are included to ensure complete colony elimination and prevent new infestations. We return within 2-3 weeks to inspect treated areas, refresh baiting stations if needed, and address any remaining ant activity you’ve noticed.
During follow-up visits, we also identify and identify potential entry points, remove attractants, and provide specific recommendations for preventing future problems. If we find evidence of new ant activity, additional treatments are applied at no extra charge.
Our goal is complete elimination, not just temporary reduction. Follow-up service continues until you’re completely satisfied with the results, and we provide ongoing prevention advice to keep your property ant-free long-term. Most customers see permanent results after our initial treatment and follow-up protocol.
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