You’ll finally sleep soundly knowing those tiny invaders won’t be marching across your kitchen counters anymore. No more discovering ant trails leading to your pantry or finding swarms around pet food bowls.
When we eliminate your ant problem, we don’t just kill the ones you see—we target the entire colony at its source. That means no more surprise infestations popping up in different rooms weeks later.
Your family can enjoy their home without constantly checking for ants or worrying about contaminated food. You’ll have the peace of mind that comes from working with certified professionals who guarantee their work and respond within 24 hours when you need them most.
We’ve been protecting Hernando County families for over 14 years at Around The Clock Pest Service. As a family-owned business, you work directly with the owner—not a rotating cast of technicians who don’t know your property.
We’ve earned over 100 five-star Google reviews by answering every call personally and responding within 24 hours, even on weekends. Our state-certified technicians understand Ridge Manor’s unique pest challenges, from the humid climate that attracts ghost ants to the sandy soil that fire ants love.
Unlike the big chains, we build relationships with our neighbors. We offer special discounts to new homeowners and military families because we believe everyone deserves a pest-free home without breaking the bank.
First, we conduct a thorough inspection to identify which ant species you’re dealing with and locate their entry points. Different ants require different approaches—what works for sugar ants won’t eliminate carpenter ants, and fire ants need specialized treatment.
Next, we apply targeted treatments using professional-grade baiting systems that worker ants carry back to their colonies. This eliminates the queen and the entire colony, not just the ants you see marching around your kitchen.
Finally, we identify entry points and provide ongoing prevention strategies to keep new colonies from establishing themselves on your property. We’ll also schedule follow-up visits to ensure the treatment worked and make adjustments if needed.
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Your ant control service covers all the species that plague Ridge Manor homes. We eliminate sugar ants that invade your kitchen, carpenter ants that damage wooden structures, and ghost ants that seem to appear out of nowhere in bathrooms and around sinks.
Fire ant treatment requires special attention since these aggressive ants build large mounds in yards and deliver painful stings. We use targeted mound treatments and broadcast applications to eliminate entire colonies and prevent new ones from establishing.
Ridge Manor’s location along the Withlacoochee River and near natural preserves creates ideal conditions for multiple ant species. Our comprehensive approach addresses the unique challenges of Florida’s warm, humid climate where ants remain active year-round.
Those tiny ants are likely ghost ants or sugar ants, and they’re in your kitchen because Florida’s humid climate drives them indoors searching for food and water. Even the smallest crumbs or moisture around sinks attract them, and once they find a food source, they leave scent trails for other ants to follow.
Ghost ants are particularly common in Ridge Manor because they thrive in warm, humid environments and can squeeze through the tiniest cracks around windows, doors, and plumbing. They’re attracted to sweet substances but also seek out grease and protein, which is why you might find them near pet food or cooking areas.
The key to elimination isn’t just killing the ants you see—it’s targeting the entire colony with professional baiting systems that workers carry back to their nests. DIY sprays only kill surface ants and can actually make the problem worse by causing colonies to split and relocate.
Permanent fire ant control requires a combination of targeted mound treatments and broadcast baiting applications that eliminate multiple colonies across your property. Simply pouring boiling water on mounds only kills surface ants and often causes the colony to relocate rather than die off completely.
Professional fire ant baits work because worker ants carry the slow-acting poison back to feed the queen and larvae, eliminating the entire colony from within. We apply these baits when fire ants are most active, typically on sunny, cool mornings when they’re closer to the surface.
Ridge Manor’s sandy soil and proximity to natural areas make it prime fire ant territory, so ongoing prevention is crucial. We establish barrier treatments around your property and schedule regular monitoring to catch new colonies before they become established, protecting your family from painful stings year-round.
The most effective outdoor ant control combines species-specific baiting systems with targeted barrier treatments around your home’s perimeter. Florida’s diverse ant populations require different approaches—fire ants need broadcast granular baits, while carpenter ants respond better to protein-based gel baits placed near their foraging trails.
Professional-grade treatments work better than store-bought products because they use non-repellent formulations that allow ants to carry the active ingredient back to their colonies before it takes effect. This ensures colony elimination rather than just surface kills that push ants to other areas of your property.
In Ridge Manor’s humid climate, moisture control is equally important as chemical treatment. We identify and address conditions that attract ants, such as standing water, mulch too close to foundations, and overgrown vegetation that creates highways for ants to access your home.
Professional ant treatments typically provide 60-90 days of protection, but Florida’s year-round warm climate means ongoing prevention is essential for long-term control. Initial treatments eliminate existing colonies, while quarterly maintenance applications prevent new infestations from establishing.
The longevity of treatment depends on several factors including ant species, colony size, environmental conditions, and your property’s specific vulnerabilities. Fire ant treatments may last longer due to their targeted nature, while ghost ant control often requires more frequent attention because these ants form multiple satellite colonies.
We recommend quarterly service for Ridge Manor homes because it aligns with Florida’s pest seasons and provides consistent protection. This approach is more cost-effective than emergency treatments and ensures your family stays protected year-round without dealing with recurring infestations.
Professional ant baiting systems are designed with safety as the top priority, using tamper-resistant stations and targeted placement away from areas where children and pets spend time. The active ingredients are contained within bait stations that ants can access but curious pets and toddlers cannot.
Modern ant baits use very low concentrations of active ingredients that are specifically toxic to ants’ biology but pose minimal risk to mammals when used properly. We place baits in strategic locations like behind appliances, under sinks, and in other areas where ants travel but families don’t frequent.
As state-certified applicators, we follow strict EPA guidelines for residential applications and always inform homeowners about treatment locations and any necessary precautions. We can also provide pet-safe alternatives and schedule treatments when your family is away if you prefer extra peace of mind.
Carpenter ants are drawn to Ridge Manor homes primarily because of moisture issues and damaged wood, which Florida’s humid climate and frequent storms often create. Unlike termites, carpenter ants don’t eat wood—they excavate it to create galleries for their nests, preferring soft, water-damaged areas around windows, doors, and roof lines.
These large black ants are also attracted to food sources, particularly sweet substances and other insects. They often enter homes by following tree branches that touch rooflines or traveling along utility lines, then establishing satellite colonies in wall voids, attics, or crawl spaces where moisture levels are high.
Prevention involves addressing moisture problems, trimming vegetation away from your home, and identifying entry points around windows and doors. Professional treatment targets both the indoor satellite colonies and the main outdoor nest, which can be located in tree stumps, landscape timbers, or other wooden structures on your property.
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