No more ant trails across your counters every morning. No more finding them in your pantry or pet food. No more wondering if that spray you bought will actually work this time.
When we eliminate an ant problem, we target the source—the hidden colonies where queens keep producing thousands more workers. You get your kitchen back. Your family can eat without worrying about contaminated food. Your weekends aren’t spent battling the same ant trails over and over.
The difference is permanent results. Most homeowners are surprised how quiet their homes become once the ant highways are truly broken.
Around The Clock Pest Service has been solving ant problems for families throughout Hernando County and neighboring Florida areas. As a family-run business, you work directly with the owner—not a call center or rotating technicians.
We understand Pasadena Shores’ unique challenges. Florida’s year-round warmth and humidity create perfect conditions for ghost ants, fire ants, and carpenter ants to thrive. While other companies treat symptoms, we solve the underlying problem.
Our approach is built on honest communication and real relationships. You get our direct phone number, quotes over the phone, and responses within 24 hours—even on weekends. Over 100 five-star Google reviews reflect our commitment to doing this right the first time.
First, we identify the exact ant species in your home. Ghost ants require different treatment than fire ants or carpenter ants. Most DIY failures happen because homeowners assume all “sugar ants” are the same—they’re not.
Next, we locate the main colonies. This means following ant trails, checking moisture sources, and finding where they’re actually nesting. Sometimes that’s in wall voids. Sometimes it’s under your foundation. Sometimes it’s in that mulch bed right against your house.
Then we apply targeted baiting systems. Worker ants carry our slow-acting bait back to their queens and entire colonies. This isn’t a spray that kills a few ants on contact—it’s a systematic approach that eliminates the source. The process takes 7-10 days for full effectiveness, but you’ll notice the difference within the first few days.
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Your ant control service includes species identification, colony location, and customized baiting systems designed for your specific ant problem. We don’t use one-size-fits-all approaches because Florida’s ant species behave differently.
In Pasadena Shores, we commonly treat ghost ants that invade kitchens and bathrooms, fire ants that build painful mounds in yards, and carpenter ants that target moisture-damaged wood. Each requires different bait formulations and placement strategies.
We also identify entry points, eliminate moisture sources that attract ants, and provide prevention recommendations specific to your property. Your treatment includes follow-up visits to ensure colonies are completely eliminated. If ants return during your service period, we return at no additional charge—that’s our guarantee.
Those tiny ants are likely ghost ants, one of the most common household pests in Pasadena Shores. Spraying kills only the worker ants you see, but ghost ant colonies have multiple queens producing thousands more workers in hidden locations.
When you spray, the colony often splits into multiple smaller colonies—a survival mechanism called budding. This is why ant problems seem to get worse after DIY treatments. The ants you’re seeing are just 5-10% of the actual colony.
Professional baiting systems work differently. Worker ants carry slow-acting bait back to all the queens and hidden workers. This eliminates the entire colony structure, including the reproductive ants that keep the problem going. That’s why our treatments provide permanent results instead of temporary relief.
Most ant control treatments take 7-10 days for complete colony elimination, but you’ll typically see dramatic reduction in ant activity within 2-3 days. The timeline depends on the ant species and colony size.
Ghost ants and sugar ants usually respond quickly because they’re aggressive feeders. Fire ants and carpenter ants may take the full 10 days because their colonies are larger and more established. Weather also affects timing—ants are more active during Florida’s humid periods.
We schedule follow-up visits to monitor progress and ensure complete elimination. If you’re still seeing ant activity after 14 days, we return to reassess and adjust the treatment approach. Our goal is complete elimination, not just reduction, which is why we guarantee our work.
Yes, modern professional ant baits are specifically designed to target ants while posing minimal risk to families and pets. We use products that are highly attractive to ants but have low toxicity to mammals.
Our baiting systems are placed in areas where ants travel but children and pets don’t typically access—like behind appliances, in wall voids, and along baseboards. We avoid broadcast spraying inside homes, focusing instead on targeted applications that eliminate colonies at their source.
We always explain exactly what we’re using and any simple precautions to take. Most treatments require no special preparation from homeowners. If you have specific concerns about family members with allergies or sensitivities, we can discuss alternative approaches that provide the same effective results.
Pasadena Shores’ coastal location creates high humidity year-round, which attracts moisture-loving ants like ghost ants and carpenter ants. Florida’s warm climate means ants stay active all year instead of becoming dormant in winter like northern states.
Common attractants include pet food left out, sugary spills, leaky pipes, and moisture around air conditioning units. Even clean homes can have ant problems because ants are also attracted to the honeydew produced by aphids and scale insects on outdoor plants.
The proximity to water and lush landscaping typical in Pasadena Shores provides ideal nesting sites. Mulch beds against house foundations, potted plants, and irrigation systems all create the moisture and shelter ants need. Professional treatment addresses both the indoor ant activity and the outdoor conditions that support colony growth.
Most Pasadena Shores homes benefit from quarterly ant control treatments due to Florida’s year-round ant activity. Unlike northern climates where ants become dormant, Florida’s warm weather allows continuous breeding and foraging.
Seasonal patterns affect treatment timing. Spring brings increased activity as colonies grow rapidly. Summer heat drives ants indoors seeking cooler, air-conditioned spaces. Fall rains cause ants to move between outdoor and indoor nesting sites. Even winter keeps ants active near heat sources and moisture.
Properties with recurring ant problems, extensive landscaping, or moisture issues may need more frequent treatments initially. Once we establish control, quarterly maintenance prevents new colonies from establishing. We customize service frequency based on your specific property conditions and ant pressure in your area.
Fire ants are particularly aggressive in Florida and can rebuild colonies quickly if not treated properly. A single fire ant colony can contain multiple queens, so eliminating visible mounds doesn’t necessarily eliminate the colony.
Fire ants also spread through budding—pieces of colonies break off to form new colonies nearby. This is why you might treat one mound only to find new ones appearing weeks later. Additionally, fire ants from neighboring properties can migrate into treated areas.
Professional fire ant control uses specialized baits that worker ants carry throughout the entire colony network. These baits contain insect growth regulators that disrupt the ants’ life cycle, preventing new queens from developing. We also apply barrier treatments around your property perimeter to prevent reinfestation from neighboring areas. This comprehensive approach provides long-term fire ant control instead of just temporary mound elimination.
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