You’ll sleep better knowing those tiny invaders won’t be back tomorrow morning. No more finding ants on your kitchen counter when you’re making coffee. No more worrying about fire ant bites when your kids play in the yard.
Our approach eliminates entire colonies, not just the ants you see. While other companies spray the surface and hope for the best, we target the source with proven baiting systems that reach the queen and destroy the nest from within.
Your home becomes the sanctuary it should be—clean, comfortable, and completely ant-free, month after month.
Around The Clock Pest Service has been protecting Port Lonesome families from ant infestations for years. As a family-owned business, you work directly with the owner—not a sales rep who’s never held a spray gun.
We understand Port Lonesome’s unique challenges. This rural farming area attracts ants year-round thanks to Florida’s warm, humid climate and the abundance of moisture sources. Unlike the big chains, we know exactly which species you’re dealing with and how they behave in this specific region.
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First, we identify the exact ant species you’re dealing with. Ghost ants need different treatment than fire ants or carpenter ants. This step determines everything that follows.
Next, we locate the colonies and entry points. Most companies miss this crucial step and end up treating symptoms instead of causes. We find where they’re actually nesting and how they’re getting inside.
Then we apply targeted treatments that eliminate the entire colony structure. Our baiting systems work slowly, allowing worker ants to carry the treatment back to the queen. Within days, the entire colony collapses from within.
Finally, we identify entry points and establish protective barriers around your property. This prevents new colonies from establishing and keeps your home ant-free long-term.
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Port Lonesome’s location between Tampa and rural farmland creates perfect conditions for multiple ant species. Ghost ants thrive in the humid environment around your kitchen and bathrooms. Fire ants build their painful mounds in sunny yard areas. Carpenter ants target any moisture-damaged wood around your property.
Our service covers all common Florida ant species with species-specific treatments. We use professional-grade baiting systems that aren’t available to consumers, combined with targeted sprays for immediate knockdown when needed.
Quarterly maintenance keeps your protection current as seasons change and new colonies attempt to establish. Each visit includes inspection, treatment of active areas, and adjustment of our approach based on current conditions.
You receive detailed service reports after each visit, explaining exactly what we found and what we treated. No surprises, no confusion—just clear communication about your ant protection.
Store-bought sprays only kill the ants you see, not the thousands still in the colony. When you spray visible ants, the colony often responds by “budding”—creating multiple new colonies to protect itself. This actually makes your problem worse.
The queen keeps producing new workers faster than you can spray them. Within days, you’ll see even more ants as the surviving colonies expand to fill the gap.
Professional baiting systems work differently. Worker ants carry the bait back to the colony, where it eliminates the queen and the entire nest structure. This stops the source of your ant problem instead of just treating the symptoms.
Most homeowners see significant reduction within 7-10 days, with complete elimination typically achieved within 2-3 weeks. The timeline depends on the ant species, colony size, and how established the infestation has become.
Ghost ants and sugar ants usually respond faster than carpenter ants or fire ants. Larger colonies naturally take longer to eliminate completely. Weather conditions also affect timing—ants are more active during warm, humid periods.
We monitor progress during follow-up visits and adjust treatments as needed. If you see new activity after two weeks, we return at no charge to address any remaining issues. Our goal is complete elimination, not temporary reduction.
“Sugar ants” is actually a general term people use for several small ant species. Ghost ants are one specific type that’s extremely common in Port Lonesome due to our humid climate.
Ghost ants are tiny (1.3-1.5mm) with dark heads and nearly transparent bodies. They’re attracted to moisture more than food, which is why you find them in kitchens and bathrooms even when everything is clean. Their colonies can contain 100-1,000 ants.
Other “sugar ants” like pavement ants or pharaoh ants have different behaviors and require different treatments. Proper identification determines which baiting systems and treatment methods will be most effective for your specific situation.
Absolutely. We use targeted baiting systems and low-toxicity treatments specifically chosen for family safety. Our bait stations are tamper-resistant and designed to keep children and pets away from active ingredients.
Most of our interior treatments involve placing gel baits in cracks and crevices where only ants can access them. We avoid broadcast spraying inside homes unless absolutely necessary, and when we do spray, we use products that dry to a safe residue.
We’ll explain exactly what we’re using and any temporary precautions you should take. Many treatments require no precautions at all once applied. Your family’s safety is just as important to us as eliminating your ant problem.
Florida’s year-round warm weather means ants stay active in every season, so quarterly service provides the best protection. This schedule catches new colonies before they become established and maintains protective barriers around your property.
Some homeowners start with monthly service during peak ant season (April through June), then switch to quarterly maintenance. Others prefer quarterly service year-round for consistent protection without the higher cost.
We customize the schedule based on your specific situation and ant pressure around your property. Rural areas like Port Lonesome often have higher ant pressure due to nearby agricultural activity and natural moisture sources.
Don’t disturb the mound or try to treat it yourself. Fire ants are extremely aggressive and will swarm anyone who threatens their colony. Their stings are painful and can cause serious allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Mark the location and keep children and pets away from the area. Fire ant colonies can contain 100,000-500,000 ants, and disturbing them releases alarm pheromones that trigger mass attacks.
Professional treatment eliminates the entire colony safely without putting your family at risk. We use specialized baits and injection treatments that kill the queen and collapse the colony structure. Most fire ant treatments show results within 7-14 days.
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