You shouldn’t have to live with ants marching through your kitchen or worry about fire ant stings in your yard. When you call Around The Clock Pest Service, you’re getting more than just another pest control company—you’re getting a family-owned business where the owner personally handles every call and stands behind every treatment.
Within 24 hours of your call, you’ll have a certified technician at your door who knows exactly which ant species is invading your Land O’ Lakes home. Whether it’s sugar ants in your pantry, carpenter ants threatening your deck, or aggressive fire ants building mounds in your lawn, we identify the species first, then eliminate them with targeted treatments that work.
Your home goes back to being your sanctuary, not an ant highway. Your family can enjoy your outdoor spaces without fear of painful stings. And you get the peace of mind that comes from working with a company that answers every call personally and responds within 24 hours, even on weekends.
Around The Clock Pest Service has been protecting Land O’ Lakes families from ant invasions with honest, transparent service that puts your family first. As a family-run business, you work directly with the owner—no middlemen, no runaround, just straight answers and effective solutions.
We know Land O’ Lakes. We understand how the humid subtropical climate and frequent rains create perfect conditions for ant infestations, especially in growing neighborhoods like Connerton, Bexley, and Lakeshore Ranch. With over 100 five-star Google reviews from your neighbors, we’ve earned our reputation by doing what we say we’ll do, when we say we’ll do it.
State-certified and fully licensed, we bring professional expertise to every ant problem, whether you’re dealing with a minor kitchen invasion or a major fire ant infestation threatening your family’s safety.
First, we answer your call personally—no automated systems or callbacks. Most quotes are provided right over the phone, so you know what to expect before we arrive. We respond within 24 hours, even on weekends, because ant problems don’t wait for business hours.
Our certified technician arrives and conducts a thorough inspection, identifying the exact ant species causing your problem. This matters because ghost ants require different treatment than carpenter ants or fire ants. We locate entry points, nests, and trails to understand how they’re getting in and where they’re coming from.
Then we implement targeted treatments using family-safe products that eliminate the colony, not just the ants you see. We treat both indoor and outdoor areas, creating a protective barrier around your home. For fire ants, we treat the mounds directly and apply preventive treatments to stop new colonies from forming. You get clear explanations of what we’re doing and why, plus tips to prevent future infestations.
Ready to get started?
Your ant control service includes species identification, targeted elimination treatments, and ongoing prevention strategies. We handle all common Land O’ Lakes ant species: sugar ants (ghost ants) that invade kitchens, carpenter ants that can damage wooden structures, aggressive fire ants that create painful stings, pharaoh ants that spread throughout homes, and Argentine ants that form massive colonies.
For Land O’ Lakes homeowners, we pay special attention to the unique challenges of our area. The abundant lakes and wetlands, combined with new construction and landscaping, create ideal ant habitats. We treat driveways where pavement ants emerge, lanais where ghost ants congregate, and yards where fire ants build their dangerous mounds.
Every treatment comes with our guarantee: if ants return within the warranty period, so do we—at no additional cost. We also offer military discounts and special rates for new homeowners, because we believe everyone deserves a pest-free home.
Those tiny ants in your Land O’ Lakes kitchen are most likely ghost ants, also called sugar ants. They’re attracted to the moisture and food sources in your kitchen, especially sweet substances and grease. Ghost ants are extremely common in Florida’s humid climate and can squeeze through the tiniest cracks around windows, doors, and plumbing.
These ants don’t just appear overnight—they follow scent trails left by scout ants who found food or water in your home. Once they establish these trails, more ants follow, creating the steady stream you’re seeing. The problem gets worse during rainy season when outdoor food sources become scarce and they seek shelter indoors.
DIY sprays only kill the ants you see, not the colony producing them. Professional treatment targets the entire colony and eliminates the scent trails that keep drawing them back to your kitchen.
Fire ant control in Land O’ Lakes requires professional treatment because these aggressive ants are dangerous and extremely difficult to eliminate completely. Fire ants build extensive underground colonies that can extend six feet deep with multiple queens and up to 60,000 workers.
Attempting DIY fire ant control often makes the problem worse. When you disturb a fire ant mound, they become more aggressive and may relocate to create multiple new colonies through a process called budding. Store-bought treatments typically only affect the surface ants, leaving the queen and deep colony structure intact.
Professional fire ant treatment involves targeted baiting systems that worker ants carry back to the colony, eliminating the queens and entire colony structure. We also apply preventive treatments around your property to stop new colonies from establishing. This comprehensive approach provides long-term fire ant control that keeps your family safe from painful stings.
The best outdoor ant control for Land O’ Lakes homes combines species identification, targeted treatments, and ongoing prevention. Florida’s diverse ant species require different approaches—what works for ghost ants won’t eliminate carpenter ants or fire ants effectively.
Professional outdoor ant control starts with a thorough property inspection to identify ant species, locate nests and trails, and determine entry points into your home. We then apply targeted treatments that address each species’ specific behavior and biology. This might include baiting systems for ghost ants, direct mound treatment for fire ants, and barrier treatments around your home’s perimeter.
The key to lasting outdoor ant control is treating the entire property, not just problem areas. We address moisture sources that attract ants, identify entry points, and create protective barriers that prevent new infestations. Regular maintenance treatments ensure your outdoor spaces stay ant-free year-round, even during Florida’s peak ant season after heavy rains.
Professional ant mound treatment typically shows results within 24-48 hours for surface activity, but complete colony elimination takes 7-14 days depending on the ant species and colony size. Fire ant mounds may show reduced activity within hours, but the entire colony elimination process requires time for the treatment to reach all levels of the underground network.
The timeline varies by species because different ants have different colony structures. Ghost ant colonies are smaller and respond faster, while fire ant colonies are massive with deep tunnels and multiple queens, requiring more time for complete elimination. Carpenter ant colonies in wood structures may take longer because workers must carry the treatment back to hidden nests.
You’ll notice fewer ants around treated mounds within the first day, but it’s important not to disturb the area during treatment. The baits and targeted treatments need time to circulate throughout the entire colony. We provide specific timelines for your situation and schedule follow-up visits if needed to ensure complete elimination.
Yes, professional ant baiting systems are specifically designed to be safe for pets and children when properly installed and maintained. The bait stations we use are tamper-resistant and contain very small amounts of active ingredients that target ants specifically, not mammals.
The baits work by attracting worker ants who carry small amounts back to the colony, where it eliminates the entire ant population including queens and larvae. The active ingredients break down quickly in the environment and pose minimal risk to non-target species when used according to professional guidelines.
We place bait stations in strategic locations that are accessible to ants but protected from accidental contact by children and pets. During installation, we explain exactly where stations are placed and provide safety guidelines for your family. Our state-certified technicians are trained in the safe application of all treatments, ensuring effective ant control without compromising your family’s safety.
Professional ant control provides species identification, targeted treatments, and guaranteed results that DIY products simply cannot match. Many Land O’ Lakes homeowners waste months and hundreds of dollars on store-bought sprays and baits that only provide temporary relief because they don’t address the root problem—the ant colonies producing the workers you see.
Different ant species require completely different treatment approaches. Ghost ants respond to sweet baits, while carpenter ants prefer protein-based treatments. Fire ants need specialized mound treatments that penetrate deep underground colonies. Without proper identification, you’re essentially guessing which products might work.
Professional ant control also saves you time and frustration. Instead of repeatedly applying treatments that provide temporary results, you get comprehensive elimination that addresses the entire infestation. We guarantee our work—if ants return during the warranty period, we return at no charge. Plus, our experience with Land O’ Lakes’ unique ant challenges means we know exactly what works in our local climate and housing conditions.
Local Resources
Useful Links
Other Services we provide in Land O' Lakes
