No more ant highways across your counters. No more discovering trails every morning. No more wondering if that spray actually worked or just pushed the problem somewhere else.
When we eliminate your ant problem, you’ll know it worked. Your kitchen stays clean. Your family can eat without unwanted guests. Your home feels like yours again, not theirs.
Real ant control means targeting the colony, not just the ants you see. It means understanding which species you’re dealing with because ghost ants, carpenter ants, and fire ants all require different approaches. Most importantly, it means you can stop worrying about when they’ll be back.
Around The Clock Pest Service has been protecting Hernando County families from ant infestations for years. We’re not a call center or franchise—when you call, you speak directly with the owner.
Every technician is state-certified and knows exactly how Florida’s subtropical climate creates perfect conditions for ant colonies. We’ve seen every species that invades St Leo homes, from the tiny ghost ants that slip through microscopic cracks to aggressive carpenter ants that damage wood structures.
Our family-run approach means personal service, honest communication, and solutions that actually work. Over 100 five-star Google reviews prove we deliver what we promise.
First, we identify exactly which ant species you’re dealing with. This isn’t guesswork—different ants require completely different treatment strategies. Ghost ants need sugar-based baits, while carpenter ants respond to protein baits.
Next, we locate the colony source, not just the trails you see. We apply targeted treatments using professional-grade baits, insect growth regulators, and non-repellent products that ants carry back to eliminate the entire colony, including the queen.
Finally, we create a protective barrier around your home’s foundation and identify entry points. You’ll see results within days, not weeks. We follow up to ensure complete elimination and provide ongoing prevention so they don’t return.
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St Leo’s warm climate hosts multiple ant species year-round. Ghost ants invade kitchens searching for moisture and sweet spills. Fire ants build painful mounds in yards that threaten children and pets. Carpenter ants tunnel through damp wood, causing structural damage.
Each species requires specific treatment methods. We use targeted baiting systems for sugar ants, specialized mound treatments for fire ants, and wood-penetrating solutions for carpenter ants. Our state certifications ensure we’re equipped to handle every common Florida ant species.
Unlike DIY sprays that only kill visible ants, our treatments eliminate entire colonies. We target breeding sites, use insect growth regulators to prevent reproduction, and create long-lasting barriers that keep new colonies from establishing.
Store-bought sprays only kill the ants you can see, creating the illusion they’re working. The problem is these products have no residual effect, so new ants from the same colony appear the next day.
Most ant colonies contain thousands of members, including multiple queens in species like ghost ants. When you spray visible ants, you’re eliminating maybe 10% of the actual colony. The remaining 90% keeps producing new workers that follow the same scent trails.
Professional ant control targets the entire colony using baits that worker ants carry back to feed the queen and larvae. This eliminates the source of the problem, not just the symptoms you see on your counters.
Most customers see significant reduction in ant activity within 48-72 hours of treatment. Complete elimination typically takes 7-14 days as baits work through the entire colony structure.
The timeline depends on the ant species and colony size. Ghost ants often disappear within a few days because they respond quickly to sugar-based baits. Carpenter ants may take longer since their colonies are more established and require protein-based treatments.
We schedule follow-up visits to ensure complete elimination and address any remaining activity. Our goal isn’t just reducing the problem—it’s eliminating it entirely so you don’t see ants again.
“Sugar ants” is actually a general term Floridians use for several small ant species that invade kitchens. Most are actually ghost ants, which are tiny, pale-colored ants that love moisture and sweet substances.
True identification matters because different species require different treatments. Ghost ants need sugar-based baits, while big-headed ants prefer protein baits. Using the wrong treatment wastes time and money while the colony continues growing.
Our technicians identify the exact species during inspection using size, color, behavior, and nesting patterns. This ensures we use the most effective treatment method for your specific ant problem, not a generic approach that might fail.
Yes, all our treatments are applied with family and pet safety as the top priority. We use targeted placement methods that put baits and treatments where ants travel, not where children and pets spend time.
Our baiting systems use tamper-resistant stations that prevent access by curious kids or pets. Interior treatments focus on cracks, crevices, and areas behind appliances where ants nest but families don’t frequent.
We explain exactly what we’re applying, where we’re placing it, and any precautions to take. Most treatments allow normal household activity immediately after application, with no need to evacuate or avoid treated areas.
Prevention starts with eliminating what attracts ants in the first place—moisture, food sources, and entry points. We identify cracks around your foundation, windows, and doors where ants typically enter.
We apply long-lasting barrier treatments around your home’s perimeter that deter new colonies from establishing. These products remain effective for months, creating an invisible shield that ants avoid.
Quarterly maintenance visits ensure continued protection as seasons change and new ant pressures develop. We inspect for new activity, refresh barrier treatments, and address any conducive conditions before they become problems.
Contact us immediately if you see new ant activity after treatment. We guarantee our work and will return at no charge to address any remaining issues or new infestations.
Sometimes you’ll see increased ant activity for the first 24-48 hours as baits attract ants from throughout the colony. This is normal and indicates the treatment is working—ants are bringing the bait back to eliminate the entire nest.
New ant activity after successful treatment usually indicates a separate colony or different species that requires additional treatment. We’ll inspect to determine if it’s residual activity from the original problem or a new infestation requiring different methods.
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