You wake up to clean counters instead of ant trails. Your kids play in the yard without worrying about fire ant stings. Your pantry stays pest-free because the problem was solved at the source—the colony.
That’s what happens when you work with pest control professionals who understand Florida’s unique ant challenges. We don’t just spray what you can see and hope for the best.
Our targeted treatments eliminate entire colonies, including the queens and satellite nests that keep sending workers into your home. You get lasting results because we address the root cause, not just the symptoms.
Around The Clock Pest Service has been protecting Hernando County families from Florida’s toughest ant problems for years. When you call us, you’re working directly with the owner—not a call center or rotating technicians.
We’re state-certified, BBB accredited, and backed by over 100 five-star reviews from neighbors right here in Orange Grove Villas and surrounding communities. Our family values mean we treat your home like our own.
Available 24/7 with same-day service options, we understand that ant problems don’t wait for business hours. That’s why we answer every call personally and respond within 24 hours, even on weekends.
First, we identify the exact ant species you’re dealing with. Ghost ants require different treatment than carpenter ants or fire ants. Misidentification wastes time and money while letting the problem grow.
Next, we locate the colonies and satellite nests using professional tracking methods. Most DIY treatments fail because they only target worker ants, leaving the queens and breeding sites untouched.
Finally, we apply targeted treatments that eliminate the entire colony structure. Our state-certified technicians use advanced baiting systems and non-repellent treatments that workers carry back to the nest, reaching ants you never see.
We follow up to ensure complete elimination and provide ongoing prevention strategies tailored to your property’s specific risk factors.
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Orange Grove Villas homes face unique ant challenges due to Florida’s year-round warm, humid climate. Unlike northern states where cold weather provides natural control, our ants never stop breeding and foraging.
We treat all common Florida species: sugar ant removal for those tiny kitchen invaders, carpenter ant treatment for the large ants damaging your wood, ghost ant extermination for the nearly invisible pests, and fire ant yard treatment for the dangerous mounds in your lawn.
Our treatments include professional-grade ant baiting systems that outperform store-bought options, perimeter protection to prevent new invasions, and colony elimination techniques that target breeding sites. We also provide permanent ant prevention strategies specific to Central Florida’s conditions.
Every treatment is safe for your family and pets, with eco-friendly options available. Military families and new homeowners receive special discounts as our way of supporting the Orange Grove Villas community.
Even spotless kitchens attract ants because they’re primarily searching for water, not just food. Florida’s humidity creates perfect conditions for ants to thrive, and they can detect microscopic traces of moisture around sinks, dishwashers, and plumbing.
Ghost ants and sugar ants are particularly drawn to these areas and can squeeze through cracks smaller than a credit card. They leave invisible scent trails that guide thousands more workers to your kitchen.
Professional treatment targets both the visible ants and their hidden colonies. We use specialized baits that workers carry back to eliminate queens and satellite nests, stopping the cycle at its source rather than just killing the scouts you see.
Fire ant control requires professional expertise because DIY methods often make the problem worse. Disturbing mounds without proper treatment causes colonies to relocate and multiply, spreading the infestation across your entire property.
Fire ants are dangerous—their venom causes painful welts and can trigger severe allergic reactions in children and pets. Professional fire ant yard treatment uses targeted baiting systems that eliminate entire colonies, including multiple queens.
Our certified technicians apply treatments that workers carry back to the nest, killing the colony from within. We also provide ongoing monitoring because fire ants can re-establish from neighboring properties. This comprehensive approach ensures your family can safely enjoy your yard again.
Carpenter ants and termites both damage wood, but in completely different ways. Florida carpenter ants don’t eat wood—they excavate galleries in moisture-damaged or softened wood to create nests. Termites actually consume the wood as their primary food source.
Carpenter ants are large, reddish-orange with black sections, while termites are smaller and pale. Carpenter ant damage leaves clean, smooth tunnels with small piles of wood shavings, whereas termite damage creates rough, muddy galleries.
Professional identification is crucial because treatment methods are completely different. Carpenter ant treatment focuses on moisture control and colony elimination through targeted baiting, while termite treatment requires specialized liquid applications and monitoring systems. Misdiagnosis leads to ineffective treatment and continued damage.
You’ll typically see a significant reduction in ant activity within 24-48 hours, but complete colony elimination takes 1-2 weeks depending on the species and infestation size. Florida’s year-round warm climate means ant colonies are always active, making thorough treatment essential.
Ghost ants and pharaoh ants often have multiple satellite nests, requiring time for baits to reach all breeding sites. Fire ants may take longer because their colonies can contain hundreds of thousands of workers and multiple queens.
The key is patience—effective treatments work by letting worker ants carry poison back to eliminate queens and larvae you never see. Spraying visible ants might seem faster, but it only kills a tiny fraction of the colony while scattering the rest, making the problem worse long-term.
Yes, our professional treatments are specifically designed to be safe for families and pets when applied correctly by certified technicians. We use targeted baiting systems that contain active ingredients in tamper-resistant stations, keeping them away from curious children and animals.
Many of our treatments are actually safer than store-bought sprays because they’re precisely applied to specific areas rather than broadcast throughout your living spaces. We also offer eco-friendly options for families with specific concerns.
Our state certification requires extensive training in safe application methods and proper product selection. We always discuss treatment options with you beforehand, explain safety protocols, and provide clear instructions for any temporary precautions needed during application.
DIY treatments typically only kill the worker ants you see, which represent less than 10% of the actual colony. The queens, larvae, and satellite nests remain untouched, continuing to produce thousands more workers that eventually find their way back to your home.
Store-bought sprays often make the problem worse by causing “budding”—stressed colonies split into multiple new colonies to survive. This is especially common with pharaoh ants and ghost ants, turning one problem into several.
Professional ant control succeeds because we identify the species, locate the colonies, and use targeted treatments that eliminate the entire breeding structure. Our baiting systems are designed to be carried back to nests, reaching ants you never see and stopping the cycle at its source rather than just treating the symptoms.
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