You’ll finally have peace of mind knowing those ant trails won’t reappear next week. No more finding ants in your pantry, no more worrying about fire ant mounds in your yard where kids play, no more embarrassment when guests see ants marching across your counters.
We eliminate entire colonies using targeted baiting systems that worker ants carry directly back to their queens. While sprays only kill the ants you see, our approach destroys the source – which is why your ant problem stays solved.
Your mornings start without that sinking feeling of discovering new ant trails. Your kitchen stays clean and safe for food preparation. Your yard becomes a place where family can play without fear of painful fire ant stings.
Around The Clock Pest Service has built our reputation on one simple principle: treat every South Clinton Heights home like it’s our own family’s. As a family-run business, you work directly with the owner – no call centers, no runaround, just straight answers and honest service.
We understand South Clinton Heights’ unique ant challenges because we live here too. The combination of Florida’s year-round warmth and humidity creates perfect conditions for ghost ants, fire ants, and carpenter ants to thrive. That’s exactly why we’ve developed targeted treatment strategies that work specifically for our local climate and ant species.
Over 100 five-star Google reviews from your neighbors prove we deliver what we promise. When you call, you get a real person who answers 24/7 – even weekends – because ant problems don’t wait for business hours.
First, we identify exactly which ant species you’re dealing with. Ghost ants need different treatment than fire ants or carpenter ants – using the wrong approach just wastes your time and money. We inspect both inside and outside your home to locate trails, entry points, and potential nesting sites.
Next, we apply targeted treatments based on each species’ behavior and food preferences. Our baiting systems work because worker ants carry the treatment directly back to their colonies, reaching queens and eliminating entire populations. We don’t just spray what you can see – we target what you can’t.
Finally, we create a protective barrier around your property and provide ongoing monitoring to prevent new colonies from establishing. You get a detailed explanation of what we found, what we treated, and what to expect. No surprises, no hidden fees, just results you can count on.
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Your ant control service includes species identification, targeted baiting systems, exterior perimeter treatment, and interior crack-and-crevice applications where needed. We treat the most common South Clinton Heights ant problems: ghost ants that invade kitchens seeking sweets, fire ants that create dangerous mounds in yards, and carpenter ants that can damage wooden structures.
South Clinton Heights’ warm climate means ants stay active year-round, unlike northern states where cold weather provides natural control. That’s why we focus on long-term prevention, not just quick fixes. Your treatment plan addresses current infestations while preventing future problems.
We use family and pet-safe methods that target ants specifically while posing minimal risk to your household. Every product we apply is explained beforehand, including any simple precautions to take. Military families and new homeowners receive special discounts because we believe everyone deserves a pest-free home.
Those tiny ants are likely ghost ants, and cleaning alone won’t stop them because they follow invisible scent trails that regular household cleaners can’t remove. Even microscopic food residue or a few sugar granules can attract entire colonies.
Ghost ants are especially common in South Clinton Heights because they thrive in Florida’s humid climate. They nest in wall voids, under sinks, and in other hidden areas, so killing the ones you see doesn’t eliminate the source. The colony keeps sending out new workers to replace the ones you’ve eliminated.
Professional baiting systems work because worker ants carry the treatment back to their hidden nests, reaching queens and eliminating entire colonies. We also treat the scent trails and entry points to prevent new infestations from establishing.
Fire ant mounds pose serious risks, especially for children and pets. Fire ants are aggressive defenders that swarm when their mound is disturbed, delivering multiple painful stings that can cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
In South Clinton Heights, fire ants remain active year-round due to our warm climate, building large underground colonies that can contain hundreds of thousands of ants. A single mound can produce multiple queens that establish new colonies throughout your property.
Professional fire ant treatment uses specialized baiting systems that eliminate entire colonies, including queens. DIY methods like boiling water or home remedies typically only kill surface ants, leaving the colony intact to rebuild. Our targeted approach ensures complete elimination and prevents new mounds from forming.
Carpenter ants and termites both damage wood, but carpenter ants are larger, darker, and have narrow waists with bent antennae. They don’t eat wood like termites – instead, they carve galleries to build nests, leaving behind piles of sawdust-like frass.
In South Clinton Heights’ humid climate, carpenter ants target moisture-damaged wood around windows, doors, and plumbing areas. Unlike termites that work hidden inside wood, carpenter ants often create visible entry holes and leave wood shavings as evidence of their activity.
Professional identification is crucial because the treatments are completely different. Carpenter ant control requires locating both parent and satellite colonies, then using targeted baiting systems and direct applications. Misidentification leads to ineffective treatment and continued structural damage.
You’ll typically see significant reduction in ant activity within 7-14 days, but complete colony elimination can take 2-4 weeks depending on the species and infestation size. Ghost ants and pharaoh ants often respond faster than carpenter ants or large fire ant colonies.
The timeline depends on how long it takes worker ants to carry bait back to their colonies and share it with queens. Slow-acting treatments are actually more effective because they allow time for the poison to reach all colony members, including reproductive ants.
In South Clinton Heights’ year-round warm climate, we recommend quarterly maintenance treatments to prevent new colonies from establishing. This ongoing protection ensures long-term results and catches any new ant activity before it becomes a major problem.
Yes, modern professional ant treatments are specifically designed for safety around families and pets. We use targeted baiting systems and low-toxicity products that affect ants’ nervous systems differently than mammals.
We explain every product we use and provide specific instructions for any precautions to take. Most treatments require only simple steps like keeping pets away from treated areas until products dry, which typically takes just a few hours.
Our family-owned business treats every South Clinton Heights home like our own family lives there. We’re state-certified and follow strict safety protocols while delivering effective results. Many of our treatments are actually safer than over-the-counter products because they’re precisely applied by trained professionals rather than broadcast spraying.
Store-bought sprays only kill ants on contact and often repel survivors, causing colonies to split and spread to new locations. Most retail baits aren’t species-specific, so ants may ignore them or they may not be strong enough to eliminate entire colonies.
In South Clinton Heights, we deal with multiple ant species that require different treatment approaches. Ghost ants need sweet-based baits, fire ants prefer protein-based treatments, and carpenter ants require specialized targeting of their nesting sites in wood structures.
Professional treatments succeed because we identify the exact species, use commercial-grade products not available to consumers, and apply them using proven techniques. We also treat scent trails, entry points, and potential nesting sites – addressing the whole problem, not just the symptoms you can see.
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