You’ll sleep better knowing those ant trails in your kitchen are gone for good. No more finding ants crawling across your counters when you flip on the lights at night. No more worrying about carpenter ants quietly damaging your home’s structure.
When we eliminate your ant problem, we don’t just kill the ants you see. We target the entire colony, including the queen, so they can’t rebuild somewhere else in your house. You get lasting results that protect your family and your property.
Most importantly, you’ll have peace of mind knowing a local expert is just a phone call away if you ever need us again.
Around The Clock Pest Service is a family-run business serving Ellerslie and neighboring Florida counties. Every client works directly with the owner, which means you get fast, personal service and honest communication every time.
We answer our phones 24/7, even on weekends. Most quotes are provided over the phone, and we respond to every call within 24 hours. Our state certifications and over 100 five-star Google reviews speak to our commitment to doing the job right.
We know Ellerslie families work hard for their homes, and ant problems can feel overwhelming. That’s why we offer special discounts to new homeowners and military families – because everyone deserves a pest-free home.
First, we identify exactly which ant species you’re dealing with. Florida has over a dozen common ant species, and each requires a different approach. Ghost ants need different treatment than fire ants or carpenter ants.
Next, we locate the colony source. This isn’t always obvious – ants can travel far from their nests, and some species create multiple nesting sites. We track them back to where they’re actually living and breeding.
Then we apply targeted treatment that reaches the entire colony, including the queen. We use professional-grade baiting systems that worker ants carry back to the nest, eliminating the problem at its source. Finally, we identify entry points and provide prevention tips to keep new ants from moving in.
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Ellerslie’s warm, humid climate attracts multiple ant species year-round. We handle them all: sugar ant removal for those tiny ants in your kitchen, carpenter ant treatment to protect your home’s structure, and fire ant yard treatment to make your outdoor spaces safe again.
Ghost ants love Florida bathrooms and kitchens. Pharaoh ants can contaminate food and are nearly impossible to eliminate without professional baiting systems. Big-headed ants create unsightly mounds in yards and can damage landscaping.
Our ant control service includes species identification, colony elimination, entry point identifying, and ongoing prevention strategies. We don’t just spray and hope – we solve the problem completely so you don’t have to deal with the same issue again in a few weeks.
Those tiny ants are likely ghost ants or sugar ants, two species that thrive in Florida’s humid climate. They’re attracted to moisture and food sources, especially sweet substances and grease.
The reason they keep coming back is because killing the ants you see doesn’t eliminate the colony. Ghost ants can have multiple nesting sites, and new workers keep following the same scent trails to your kitchen. Professional baiting systems are the only way to reach the queen and eliminate the entire colony.
Simply spraying visible ants actually makes the problem worse by causing the colony to split into multiple locations. That’s why DIY treatments often fail with these species.
Fire ant elimination typically takes 2-4 weeks for complete colony destruction, but you’ll see significant reduction in activity within the first week. Fire ants are aggressive and have deep, complex nests that require professional-grade treatments to reach the queen.
We use specialized baiting systems that fire ants carry throughout their entire colony network. This ensures we eliminate not just the visible mound, but satellite colonies and the reproductive ants that keep the infestation going.
Weather conditions can affect treatment timing, but we guarantee results. If fire ants return to treated areas, we come back at no charge to re-treat until the problem is completely resolved.
Carpenter ants don’t eat wood like termites, but they excavate tunnels in moist or decaying wood to build their nests. If you’re seeing large, dark ants around windows, doors, or areas with moisture issues, structural damage is possible.
Look for small piles of sawdust-like material, hollow-sounding wood when tapped, or rustling sounds in walls at night. Carpenter ants are most active after dark, so you might hear them before you see them.
Early intervention prevents serious damage. We locate all nesting sites, eliminate the colonies, and identify moisture issues that attract them. Addressing both the ants and underlying moisture problems prevents future infestations and protects your home’s value.
Spraying only kills ants you can see and often makes infestations worse by causing colonies to split and relocate. Baiting eliminates entire colonies, including queens, by using the ants’ natural feeding behavior against them.
Professional baiting systems contain slow-acting toxicants that worker ants carry back to the nest and share with the entire colony through feeding. This reaches ants you never see, including reproductive ants deep in the colony.
Different ant species require different bait formulations. Ghost ants prefer sweet baits, while carpenter ants need protein-based attractants. Our experience with Florida ant species ensures we use the right bait for your specific problem, delivering results that last.
Prevention starts with eliminating what attracts ants: food sources, water, and entry points. We identify cracks around windows, doors, and utility penetrations where ants commonly enter homes.
Moisture control is critical in Florida. We identify and recommend fixes for leaky pipes, poor drainage, and humidity issues that attract ants. Regular maintenance like trimming vegetation away from your home removes ant highways into your house.
We also establish exterior treatment barriers that deter new colonies from settling near your home. Combined with sanitation recommendations and ongoing monitoring, this comprehensive approach keeps your Ellerslie property ant-free long-term. Most importantly, we’re always available if you need us again.
Yes, we provide 24/7 phone response and emergency service for urgent ant problems in Ellerslie. Fire ant swarms, massive indoor infestations, or ant problems affecting businesses get priority scheduling.
We understand that some ant situations can’t wait for regular business hours. When fire ants threaten children or pets, or when ants are contaminating food in commercial kitchens, immediate action is necessary.
Call our emergency line any time, including weekends and holidays. We’ll assess your situation over the phone and schedule same-day or next-day service when needed. Most emergency quotes can be provided immediately over the phone, so you know exactly what to expect before we arrive.
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