You’ll walk into your kitchen without seeing trails of tiny invaders marching across your counters. No more finding ants in your pantry or watching them pour out of cracks you didn’t even know existed.
That’s what happens when you target the actual problem instead of just spraying what’s visible. Most homeowners waste time and money on store-bought sprays that kill a few workers while the colony keeps growing behind your walls.
We eliminate the entire colony. Queen, workers, eggs—everything. Then we set up barriers to keep new colonies from moving in, so you can actually relax in your own home again.
We’ve been protecting Croom families from ant infestations for years. We’re not some corporate franchise—we’re your neighbors, and when you call, you talk directly to the owner.
George has seen every type of ant problem this area throws at homeowners. Fire ants in the yard, ghost ants in the kitchen, carpenter ants in the walls. Each species needs a different approach, and we know exactly what works in Croom’s climate and soil conditions.
We’re licensed by the Florida Department of Agriculture, BBB A+ rated, and available 24/7 because ant problems don’t wait for business hours. When you need help, we’re here.
First, we identify exactly which ant species you’re dealing with. Sounds basic, but most companies skip this step and wonder why their treatments fail. Ghost ants need different baits than fire ants. Carpenter ants nest in different spots than pharaoh ants.
Next, we locate the colonies. Not just the trails you see, but the actual nests where they’re breeding. We follow the workers back to their source and map out every entry point they’re using.
Then we eliminate the colonies with targeted treatments that reach the queen and destroy the entire population. We don’t just spray the perimeter and hope for the best. We use professional-grade baiting systems and liquid treatments that workers carry back to kill the whole nest.
Finally, we set up long-term prevention barriers around your property so new colonies can’t establish themselves. You get ongoing protection, not just a temporary fix.
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Every ant control service includes complete species identification, colony location and elimination, entry point identifying, and preventive barrier installation. We handle fire ants, ghost ants, carpenter ants, pharaoh ants, sugar ants, and every other species common in Croom.
In Croom’s humid climate, ghost ants and carpenter ants are especially problematic because they thrive in the moisture around plumbing and in wall voids. Fire ants build their painful mounds in yards and can be dangerous for kids and pets.
We customize our approach based on your specific ant species and property conditions. Indoor treatments focus on kitchens, bathrooms, and other high-moisture areas where ants typically nest. Outdoor treatments target mounds, entry points, and the trails ants use to access your home.
All treatments are safe for your family and pets, and we guarantee our work. If ants return between scheduled visits, we come back at no charge.
Those tiny ants are likely ghost ants, and spraying actually makes the problem worse. When you spray the workers you see, it causes the colony to split and scatter into multiple nesting sites throughout your walls.
Ghost ants form what we call “supercolonies” with multiple queens and nesting areas. The workers you’re killing in your kitchen are just a tiny fraction of the total population. The queens and most of the colony remain hidden in wall voids, behind cabinets, and in other protected areas where sprays can’t reach.
Professional baiting systems work because the workers carry the treatment back to the nest, eliminating the queens and the entire colony structure. That’s why our treatments stop the problem instead of just temporarily reducing what you see.
Fire ants in Croom yards require targeted mound treatments and broadcast baiting, not just pouring chemicals on visible mounds. Disturbing fire ant mounds without proper treatment often causes them to relocate and multiply.
We use professional-grade fire ant baits that workers carry back to the queen. The bait is specifically formulated to be attractive to fire ants and slow-acting enough that workers share it throughout the colony before it takes effect.
For immediate mound elimination, we inject liquid treatments directly into the colony structure. This kills the existing population quickly while the bait prevents new colonies from establishing. We also treat the perimeter of your property to create a barrier that stops fire ants from migrating in from neighboring areas.
Florida’s year-round warm climate means outdoor ant control needs to be continuous, not seasonal. We establish a protective barrier around your home’s perimeter using professional-grade liquid treatments and granular baits.
The key is treating both the immediate problem and the source. We eliminate existing colonies in your yard, then create treatment zones that prevent new colonies from establishing near your foundation. This includes treating mulch beds, tree lines, and other areas where ants typically nest.
We also identify entry points where ants access your home and treat the trails they use to move between outdoor colonies and indoor food sources. The treatment schedule is customized based on your property’s specific conditions and the ant species present in your area.
Professional fire ant mound treatments typically provide 6-12 months of control when done correctly, but this depends on several factors including soil conditions, weather, and pressure from neighboring untreated properties.
Our mound treatments eliminate the existing colony completely, including the queen. However, new fire ant colonies can migrate into your yard from surrounding areas. That’s why we recommend quarterly maintenance treatments that include both mound elimination and broadcast baiting.
The broadcast bait creates a protective zone around your property that kills new colonies before they become established. This approach provides continuous protection rather than just treating problems after they develop. Most of our Croom customers see dramatic reduction in fire ant activity within 2-4 weeks and maintain ant-free yards with regular maintenance.
Baiting systems are far more effective for permanent ant control because they eliminate the source of the problem rather than just the symptoms. Sprays only kill the ants you can see, which is typically less than 10% of the total colony.
Professional baiting systems use slow-acting attractants that workers carry back to share with the entire colony, including the queen. The bait is designed to be more attractive than your food sources, so ants choose it over what’s in your kitchen.
Different ant species prefer different baits—protein-based for some, sugar-based for others. We customize the bait selection based on the specific species in your home and rotate between different formulations to prevent bait aversion. This approach eliminates entire colonies and provides lasting control instead of the temporary reduction you get from spraying.
Carpenter ants in Florida require specialized treatment because they nest inside wood structures, not just on surfaces like other ant species. They excavate galleries in moisture-damaged wood, which means we need to locate and treat the actual nesting sites.
Our carpenter ant treatment includes moisture control recommendations since these ants are attracted to damp wood conditions common in Florida homes. We inspect areas like window frames, door frames, roof lines, and anywhere wood contacts soil or experiences moisture issues.
Treatment involves injecting professional-grade dust formulations directly into the gallery systems where carpenter ants are nesting. We also treat potential satellite colonies and establish perimeter barriers to prevent new infestations. The key is addressing both the ant problem and the moisture conditions that attracted them in the first place.
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