You’ll walk into your kitchen without spotting tiny trails across your counters. Your kids can play in the yard without worrying about painful fire ant stings. Your pantry stays protected from contamination.
We don’t just kill the ants you see—we eliminate entire colonies using targeted baiting systems that worker ants carry back to their queens. Within days, you’ll notice fewer ants. Within weeks, the problem disappears completely.
No more wasted weekends fighting the same ant trails. No more expensive store-bought sprays that barely work. Just reliable, professional ant control that actually solves the problem.
Around The Clock Pest Service brings decades of experience to Sturkey’s unique ant challenges. As a family-run business, you work directly with the owner—not a rotating cast of technicians.
We understand Florida’s ant species better than anyone. From aggressive fire ants building mounds in your yard to tiny ghost ants invading your kitchen, we know exactly which treatment works for each species. Our state certifications and over 100 five-star Google reviews reflect our commitment to getting it right the first time.
When you call, you get real answers from real experts. No phone trees, no waiting days for callbacks. We’re here 24/7 because ant problems don’t wait for business hours.
First, we identify the exact ant species you’re dealing with. Different ants require different approaches—what works for carpenter ants won’t eliminate fire ant colonies.
Next, we locate entry points, trails, and nesting areas. We’re looking for the source, not just treating symptoms. Our targeted baiting systems use the ants’ own behavior against them. Worker ants carry our professional-grade baits back to their colonies, eliminating queens and entire populations.
We follow up to ensure complete elimination and provide prevention strategies. You’ll know exactly what we found, what we treated, and how to keep ants from returning. Most clients see dramatic results within the first week.
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Our ant control service targets Florida’s most problematic species: fire ants, carpenter ants, ghost ants, pharaoh ants, and Argentine ants. Each species gets a customized treatment approach based on their specific behaviors and nesting patterns.
In Sturkey’s humid climate, ants are active year-round. Fire ants build aggressive colonies in sunny yard areas, while ghost ants prefer the moisture around your kitchen and bathroom. Carpenter ants target the wooden structures common in Florida homes, potentially causing structural damage if left untreated.
We use professional-grade baiting systems, targeted applications, and proven elimination methods. Our treatments are safe for your family and pets while being lethal to ant colonies. You get complete elimination, not temporary suppression.
Ghost ants and sugar ants can survive on microscopic food residue that’s invisible to you. Even a few crumbs behind an appliance or a sticky spill under the sink can sustain an entire colony.
These tiny ants also need moisture, which they find around kitchen sinks, under refrigerators, and near dishwashers. Florida’s humidity makes the problem worse because it creates condensation in unexpected places.
The key is eliminating both the food sources and the colony itself. Professional baiting systems target the entire population, including the queen, rather than just the workers you see marching across your counter.
Fire ant control typically shows results within 1-2 weeks, but complete elimination can take 4-6 weeks depending on the colony size and number of queens. Fire ants are aggressive defenders, so rushing the process often backfires.
Professional baiting is the most effective method because worker ants carry the treatment back to their underground colonies. Direct mound treatments might kill surface ants but often miss the queens living deep below ground.
We monitor progress and adjust treatments as needed. Some large colonies require multiple applications, especially if they have multiple queens. The investment in proper treatment prevents new mounds from popping up across your yard.
Carpenter ants don’t eat wood like termites do—they excavate it to create nesting galleries. But the damage can be just as serious over time, especially in Florida’s humid climate where wood stays moist.
You’ll typically see piles of sawdust-like material called frass near their entry points. They prefer soft, moist, or rotting wood, which is why they often target areas around windows, doors, and roof lines where moisture accumulates.
Early intervention prevents structural damage. We locate both parent and satellite colonies, then use targeted treatments to eliminate the entire population. Ignoring carpenter ants can lead to expensive repairs down the road.
Store-bought sprays kill the ants you see but rarely reach the colony. The queen keeps producing new workers, so you’re fighting the same battle over and over. Most retail products also repel ants, causing them to find new routes into your home.
Professional treatments use advanced baiting systems that exploit ant behavior. Worker ants carry our treatments back to their colonies, eliminating queens and entire populations. We also identify and treat the specific species you’re dealing with.
Our approach targets the source of the problem, not just the symptoms. You get complete elimination rather than temporary relief, which saves you time, money, and frustration in the long run.
Prevention starts with eliminating what attracts ants: food, water, and entry points. Store pantry items in airtight containers, fix moisture problems, and identify cracks around windows and doors.
In Florida, outdoor prevention is just as important. Keep vegetation trimmed away from your house, eliminate standing water, and maintain proper drainage around your foundation. Fire ants love sunny, open areas, so strategic landscaping can make your yard less appealing.
We provide specific prevention recommendations based on what we find during your inspection. Regular monitoring helps catch new problems before they become major infestations. Most clients find that proper prevention dramatically reduces future ant issues.
Modern professional ant control products are designed to target ants while posing minimal risk to humans and animals. We use EPA-registered treatments applied according to strict safety protocols.
Our baiting systems contain active ingredients in concentrations that affect ants but are safe around your family. The baits are placed in areas where ants forage but away from where children and pets spend time.
We always explain exactly what we’re using and any simple precautions to take. Most treatments allow normal household activities to continue immediately. Your safety is our priority, which is why we use professional-grade products that deliver results without compromising your family’s wellbeing.
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