You’ll walk into your kitchen without finding ant trails across your counters. Your kids can play in the yard without worrying about painful fire ant stings. Your pantry stays clean and uncontaminated.
That’s what happens when you work with ant control specialists who understand Florida’s unique challenges. We don’t just spray and hope—we identify the exact ant species invading your home, locate their colonies, and eliminate them completely.
Most homeowners in Zephyrhills North, FL are dealing with ghost ants in their kitchens, fire ants in their yards, or carpenter ants threatening their home’s structure. Each species requires different treatment approaches, and getting it wrong means the problem comes back stronger.
Around The Clock Pest Service brings something different to Zephyrhills North, FL: you work directly with the owner on every service call. No rotating technicians, no corporate runaround, just personal service from state-certified professionals who live and work in your community.
We’ve built our reputation on over 100 five-star reviews because we answer every call personally, provide quotes over the phone, and respond within 24 hours—even on weekends. When you’re dealing with aggressive fire ants or a kitchen full of sugar ants, you need help now, not next week.
Our BBB A+ rating and state certifications mean you’re working with legitimate professionals who understand both Florida’s ant species and Zephyrhills North’s specific pest challenges.
First, we identify exactly which ant species you’re dealing with. Ghost ants, fire ants, carpenter ants, and pharaoh ants all require different treatment strategies, and misidentification wastes time and money while your problem grows.
Next, we locate the colonies—not just the trails you see. Ants you spot in your kitchen are just workers. The real problem is the colony with thousands more ants and egg-laying queens hidden in your walls, yard, or nearby trees.
Then we eliminate the entire colony using targeted baiting systems and professional-grade treatments. Our approach ensures worker ants carry treatment back to queens and larvae, destroying the source of your problem.
Finally, we establish prevention barriers around your home’s perimeter and provide follow-up service to ensure the problem doesn’t return.
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Zephyrhills North, FL’s warm, humid climate creates perfect conditions for multiple ant species year-round. We treat them all: aggressive fire ants that create painful welts, tiny ghost ants that contaminate your kitchen, destructive carpenter ants that damage wooden structures, and persistent pharaoh ants that resist standard treatments.
Our service includes complete property inspection, species identification, targeted colony elimination, and perimeter protection. We use professional-grade baiting systems that worker ants carry back to their colonies, eliminating queens and larvae—not just the ants you see.
You’ll receive same-day service when possible, direct communication with the owner, and follow-up visits to ensure complete elimination. We also provide prevention advice specific to your property and Florida’s seasonal ant activity patterns.
Those tiny ants are most likely ghost ants, one of Florida’s most common household invaders. They’re attracted to moisture, sugary spills, and food crumbs, but the real problem is their colonies hidden in your walls, under appliances, or in nearby trees.
Ghost ants are particularly challenging because they form multiple satellite colonies connected to a main nest. Killing the ants you see doesn’t solve the problem—new workers just keep coming from hidden colonies. They also reproduce rapidly in Florida’s warm climate, so small problems become big infestations quickly.
The solution requires professional baiting systems that worker ants carry back to their colonies, eliminating queens and larvae. We also identify and identify entry points around plumbing, windows, and doors where these tiny ants squeeze through cracks smaller than a credit card.
Fire ants pose serious health risks, especially for children, pets, and anyone with allergies. Their stings inject venom that causes immediate burning pain, followed by pustules that can become infected. Multiple stings can trigger severe allergic reactions requiring emergency medical treatment.
Fire ants are also highly aggressive—disturbing a mound triggers swarms of hundreds of ants that climb onto victims before stinging simultaneously. They build large colonies with multiple queens, making them extremely difficult to eliminate with store-bought products.
Professional fire ant control uses specialized baiting programs that eliminate entire colonies, including queens deep underground. We also treat surrounding areas to prevent new colonies from establishing, since fire ants can fly several miles to start new nests. This comprehensive approach keeps your yard safe for family activities and outdoor enjoyment.
Yes, carpenter ants can cause significant structural damage, though they don’t eat wood like termites. Instead, they excavate galleries in wooden structures to build their nests, weakening support beams, floor joists, and wall framing over time.
Florida carpenter ants prefer moist, damaged, or decaying wood, which makes homes with plumbing leaks, roof damage, or poor ventilation particularly vulnerable. They often establish satellite colonies in different parts of your home, making complete elimination challenging without professional treatment.
The key is early detection and complete colony elimination. We locate all satellite nests using professional inspection techniques, eliminate colonies with targeted treatments, and identify moisture problems that attract them. We also provide recommendations for structural repairs and moisture control to prevent future infestations.
The most effective ant baiting systems use slow-acting professional-grade attractants that worker ants carry back to their colonies. Different ant species prefer different baits—protein-based for carpenter ants, sugar-based for ghost ants, and specialized formulations for fire ants.
Store-bought baits often fail because they use generic attractants that don’t appeal to specific ant species, or they kill worker ants too quickly before they can share the bait with colony members. Professional baiting systems are designed to eliminate entire colonies, including queens and larvae.
We strategically place tamper-resistant bait stations around your property’s perimeter and inside your home where ant activity is highest. These stations remain active for weeks, continuously eliminating ants as they forage. We monitor and refresh stations during follow-up visits to ensure complete colony elimination.
Most ant infestations show significant reduction within 7-14 days, with complete elimination typically achieved within 30 days. However, timeline depends on ant species, colony size, and how long the infestation has been established.
Fire ants and carpenter ants with large, mature colonies may require additional treatments and longer elimination periods. Ghost ants and pharaoh ants with multiple satellite colonies also need comprehensive treatment approaches that take time to reach all colony segments.
We provide same-day service when possible and begin seeing results within the first week. Our approach focuses on complete colony elimination rather than quick knockdown, which means longer-lasting results. We also schedule follow-up visits to monitor progress and ensure the problem doesn’t return, giving you confidence that your ant problem is truly solved.
Yes, we stand behind our work with service guarantees and follow-up visits to ensure complete ant elimination. If you see ant activity between scheduled services, we return at no additional cost to address the problem.
Our guarantee covers the specific ant species we treat and includes follow-up inspections to verify colony elimination. We also provide detailed service records and recommendations for preventing future infestations, including moisture control and exclusion techniques.
As a family-owned business, our reputation depends on customer satisfaction. We work directly with homeowners to resolve any concerns and ensure you’re completely satisfied with our service. Our over 100 five-star reviews reflect our commitment to standing behind our work and maintaining long-term relationships with Zephyrhills North, FL families.
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