You’ll sleep better knowing those fire ant mounds in your yard are gone for good. No more worrying about your kids or pets getting stung during backyard playtime.
Your kitchen stays clean without tiny sugar ants marching across your counters. Those carpenter ants that were threatening your home’s structure? Eliminated at the source, not just the ones you could see.
When we finish treating your Connerton property, you get back to enjoying your home instead of battling pests. That’s what professional ant control should deliver—real results that last.
Around The Clock Pest Service has been protecting Connerton families for over 14 years. We’re not some big corporate chain—we’re your neighbors who understand exactly what pest challenges you face in this area.
As a family-owned business, you work directly with the owner. That means faster responses, honest communication, and service that actually fits your needs and budget.
We know Connerton’s new construction homes inside and out. These beautiful properties can become ant magnets without proper treatment, but we’ve developed specialized approaches that keep your investment protected year-round.
First, we identify exactly which ant species you’re dealing with. Fire ants, carpenter ants, and ghost ants all require different approaches—and Florida has nine different household-infesting species that stay active year-round.
Next, we locate the actual colonies, not just the ants you see. Our baiting systems let worker ants carry treatment directly back to their queens, eliminating entire colonies at the source. For fire ant mounds, we use targeted treatments that reach deep into their underground networks.
Finally, we create barriers around your property to prevent new infestations. This includes identifying entry points, treating potential nesting areas, and establishing ongoing protection that adapts to Florida’s changing seasons.
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Your ant control service includes thorough interior and exterior inspections, species identification, and targeted treatment plans. We handle everything from aggressive fire ants in your yard to tiny ghost ants in your kitchen.
Connerton’s newer construction presents unique challenges. These homes often have specific vulnerabilities that attract ants, especially around plumbing penetrations and foundation areas. We’ve treated hundreds of properties in your neighborhood and know exactly where to look.
Our treatments are safe for your family and pets while being lethal to ant colonies. We use professional-grade baiting systems, residual barriers, and specialized techniques that aren’t available to homeowners. Plus, you get follow-up service to ensure the problem stays solved.
Even spotless kitchens can attract ants because these pests are incredibly resourceful. They’re drawn to microscopic food particles, moisture from dishwashers or sinks, and even the sticky residue from spilled drinks that’s invisible to you.
Ghost ants and sugar ants can squeeze through openings smaller than a credit card thickness. They often nest in wall voids near plumbing or electrical areas, then send scouts into your kitchen following scent trails.
The key isn’t just cleaning—it’s eliminating the colony itself. Surface sprays only kill the ants you see, but the queen keeps producing more workers. Professional baiting systems let the ants carry treatment back to eliminate the entire colony, including the ones hiding in your walls.
Fire ant control requires specialized treatments because these aggressive pests will swarm and sting anything that disturbs their mounds. DIY methods like pouring hot water or using store-bought sprays are often ineffective and dangerous.
Professional fire ant treatment uses targeted baiting systems that worker ants carry back to their queens. This eliminates the entire colony, including the multiple queens that fire ant colonies often have. We also treat the surrounding area to prevent new colonies from establishing.
The process typically takes 7-10 days for full effectiveness, but you’ll see dramatic reductions in activity much sooner. We use products that are safe for your family and pets once dry, but lethal to fire ant colonies throughout your property.
Carpenter ants don’t eat wood like termites—they excavate it to create nesting galleries. You’ll often find piles of sawdust-like material called frass around baseboards or wooden structures where they’ve been tunneling.
Carpenter ants are much larger than most termites and are typically black or reddish-brown. They’re most active at night, so you might hear faint rustling sounds in walls during evening hours. Unlike termites, carpenter ants need moisture-damaged wood to establish their nests.
Both pests can cause structural damage, but carpenter ants are generally easier to eliminate once you locate their colonies. Professional treatment involves finding both the main nest (usually outdoors) and any satellite nests inside your home, then treating all locations simultaneously.
Florida’s warm, humid climate means ants stay active year-round, so ongoing protection is essential. A single treatment typically provides 3-6 months of control, depending on the ant species and environmental conditions.
Quarterly treatments work best for most Connerton homes because they maintain consistent barriers against new invasions. Fire ants, in particular, can reestablish colonies quickly if treatments lapse, especially after heavy rains that flood their existing tunnels.
Professional treatments last much longer than DIY methods because we use commercial-grade products and apply them strategically. We also adjust our approach based on seasonal ant behavior patterns, treating more aggressively during peak activity periods in spring and fall.
Modern professional ant control products are designed to be highly effective against ants while maintaining safety for families and pets. We use targeted baiting systems and low-toxicity formulations that pose minimal risk when applied correctly.
Most treatments require only brief restrictions—typically keeping kids and pets away from treated areas until products dry, usually 2-4 hours. Baiting stations are placed in locations inaccessible to children and pets, and we always explain any precautions specific to your situation.
We’re also parents and pet owners ourselves, so we understand your concerns. That’s why we use the safest effective methods available and always discuss any specific safety considerations for your household before beginning treatment.
Spraying only kills the ants you can see—usually just 10-15% of the actual colony. The queen and thousands of other workers remain safely hidden in the nest, continuing to produce new ants to replace the ones you eliminated.
Worse, many sprays actually make the problem harder to solve. Ants detect the chemical residue and simply find new routes into your home. Some species will even split their colonies when threatened, creating multiple smaller nests that are harder to locate.
Professional ant control targets the entire colony structure using baiting systems that worker ants carry back to share with the queen and other nestmates. This eliminates the source of the problem rather than just treating the symptoms you see in your kitchen or bathroom.
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