You shouldn’t have to live with ants marching through your kitchen or fire ants threatening your yard. When we eliminate your ant problem, you get your space back without the constant worry of them returning.
No more wiping down counters only to see new trails an hour later. No more avoiding parts of your yard because of painful fire ant mounds. No more wondering if those tiny ants you’re seeing are causing damage you can’t see yet.
Professional ant control means you can use your kitchen, enjoy your yard, and stop thinking about pests. That’s what life should look like.
At Around The Clock Pest Service, we provide expert ant control for Conrock and Hernando County residents. As a family-run business, you work directly with the owner every step of the way.
We understand Florida’s unique ant challenges. Ghost ants that split colonies when disturbed. Fire ants that build aggressive mounds in your yard. Carpenter ants that tunnel through structural wood. Each species needs a different approach, and we know exactly what works.
Our state-certified team has been serving Hernando County families with honest, transparent service. Over 100 five-star Google reviews prove we deliver on our promises. When you call, you get real answers and direct communication – never runaround or high-pressure sales.
First, we identify the exact ant species you’re dealing with. Sugar ants need different treatment than fire ants or carpenter ants. Getting this right determines everything else.
Next, we locate the colonies – not just the trails you see, but the hidden nests where the problem actually lives. We trace their entry points, find their food sources, and map their activity patterns.
Then we apply targeted treatments that eliminate the entire colony, not just the workers you see. We use professional-grade materials that reach the queen and breeding population. Finally, we create barriers to prevent new colonies from establishing, giving you long-term protection instead of temporary relief.
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Our ant control service covers all the species common to Conrock and Hernando County. Fire ant mound treatment for your yard. Ghost ant elimination for kitchens and bathrooms. Carpenter ant control before they damage your home’s structure.
We handle sugar ant removal, pharaoh ant control, and permanent ant prevention with professional baiting systems. Each treatment is customized for your specific infestation and property layout.
Florida’s year-round warm climate means ants stay active when they’d normally slow down in other states. That’s why we offer ongoing protection plans that adapt to seasonal changes. Spring colony growth, summer peak activity, fall moisture-seeking behavior – we stay ahead of their patterns so you don’t have to deal with surprise invasions.
Those tiny ants are likely ghost ants, one of the most persistent species in Florida. Ghost ants form multiple colonies that split when disturbed, which is why they keep returning even after you clean them up.
When you spray the ants you see on your counter, you’re only killing the workers. The main colonies remain hidden in wall voids, under baseboards, or in potted plants. These colonies immediately send out more workers to replace the ones you eliminated.
Ghost ants also leave invisible scent trails that guide new workers to the same food sources. Professional treatment targets the hidden colonies with specialized baits that the workers carry back to eliminate the entire population, including the queens that keep producing new ants.
Fire ants require professional treatment because they’re aggressive and will swarm when their mounds are disturbed. DIY methods often just scatter the colony to new locations in your yard.
Professional fire ant control uses targeted mound treatments and broadcast applications that eliminate entire colonies. We apply treatments when fire ants are most active but before they become defensive, reducing the risk of stings during treatment.
The key is treating not just the visible mounds, but also the satellite colonies and foraging areas. Fire ants can have multiple queens and interconnected colonies across your property. Complete elimination requires understanding their behavior patterns and using professional-grade materials that reach the entire population structure.
The best outdoor ant control for Florida combines species identification, targeted treatments, and ongoing prevention. Different ant species require different approaches – what works for sugar ants won’t eliminate fire ant colonies.
Professional outdoor treatment starts with identifying which species you’re dealing with and locating their nesting sites. We then apply appropriate treatments: granular baits for fire ants, liquid treatments for trailing species like ghost ants, and structural treatments for carpenter ants.
Florida’s climate means outdoor ant activity continues year-round. Effective control requires quarterly treatments that adapt to seasonal behavior changes. Spring colony expansion, summer peak activity, and fall moisture-seeking patterns all require different strategies to maintain an ant-free property.
Ant baiting systems are generally more effective for permanent control because they eliminate entire colonies instead of just the ants you see. Sprays kill surface ants but rarely reach the queens and breeding populations that keep producing new workers.
Professional baiting systems use attractants that workers carry back to their colonies. The active ingredients eliminate the entire population structure over several days. This method is especially effective for species like ghost ants and pharaoh ants that have multiple queens and complex colony structures.
The key is using the right bait formulations for each species. Sugar-based baits work for some ants, while others prefer protein or grease-based attractants. Professional pest control ensures the correct bait types are used and placed in optimal locations for maximum colony elimination.
Professional ant treatment typically shows initial results within 24-48 hours, with complete elimination taking 7-14 days depending on the species and colony size. You’ll see fewer ants almost immediately, but some activity may continue as baits circulate through the colonies.
Ghost ants and pharaoh ants can take longer because they have multiple queens and complex colony structures. Fire ants often show faster results because their colonies are more centralized. Carpenter ants may require follow-up treatments if multiple satellite colonies are present.
The timeline also depends on environmental factors. High humidity can slow bait acceptance, while dry conditions may accelerate treatment effectiveness. Professional service includes monitoring and follow-up to ensure complete elimination and prevent new colonies from establishing in treated areas.
Carpenter ants are attracted to moisture-damaged wood, making Florida homes vulnerable due to high humidity and frequent rain. They don’t eat wood like termites, but excavate galleries in soft, damp wood to create nesting sites.
Common attractants include leaky pipes, roof leaks, poor ventilation in crawl spaces, and contact between soil and wooden structures. They also seek food sources like honeydew from aphids, pet food, and sugary substances inside homes.
Prevention involves eliminating moisture sources, maintaining proper ventilation, and removing wood-to-soil contact around your foundation. Regular inspections can catch early activity before structural damage occurs. Professional treatment is essential once carpenter ants establish colonies because their nests can be extensive and difficult to locate without specialized equipment.
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