Ant Extermination Pinellas County

Ant Pest Control

Ants are social crawling insects that are usually wingless. They can vary in size and appearance based upon their species, but all species are social and live in large colonies. Ants are attracted to food, especially sweet breads and sugary snacks, and a swarm of ants can quickly chew down anything in their path if properly motivated. Some can also deliver a painful bite to a person who is unlucky enough to get in their way.

There are over 300 species of ants, and many are well-known for causing problems in the home. These social insects live in large colonies and will frequently travel in swarm-like lines to find and exploit available sources of food and water.

Destroying an ant population requires killing the queen ant; otherwise, she will be able to quickly reproduce and replenish the colony’s population. For this reason, the appropriate measures must be taken to ensure that the ant population is wiped out quickly. Otherwise, ants can grow resistant to poisons or stop taking bait, leading to increased difficulty in any future attempts to eradicate populations near a home or business.

We make it easy to keep your home protected year-round with an array of budget-friendly recurring pest programs to choose from.

If you need an ant exterminator, call us today, and we can schedule an appointment for as early as tomorrow.

 Some common ants found in the area include: 

 – Harvester Ants: These large red, black or brown ants build large outdoor mounds and can often be found in yards. They are unlikely to invade a home, but they can be aggressive about defending their ant hills. Their bite is venomous and can be quite painful. For this reason, many people choose to eliminate these ants from their yard.

 – Carpenter Ants: Frequently mistaken for termites, these ants build their homes by tunneling through wood. They are most visible during the spring and summer when they swarm, but can be identified by the destruction they cause to a home’s structure.

 – Fire Ants: One of the smallest ant species is the Fire Ant which is an aggressive ant known for its very painful venom. They generally live in outdoor mounds, but they have been known to invade homes and buildings in search of food and will use a structure for shelter if available.

JUST WHY ARE ANTS A PROBLEM IN THE HOME?

As common pests, ants are frequently seen as more of a nuisance than a real problem. However, if their populations get out of hand, they can pose a major threat to property and even to human safety. 

Everyone knows that ants are fierce protectors of their colonies, and once they take up a strong hold on your property, it will be hard to convince them to leave. They have a job to do, and that is to multiply and proliferate by birthing and feeding their young, architect a safe colony for their brood, and to protect their colony at all costs. In the meantime, as they complete their life's mission, they may be causing a high level of damage to the structure of your home or commercial business property environment. For this reason, ants have GOT TO GO, and the sooner the better.

Carpenter ants in particular can have a devastating effect on buildings due to their tunneling behavior. They are very good at creating tunnels, but like any structural marvel above ground, ant tunnels are filled with air, not stabilizing concrete. Therefore, the miles of tunnels that an ant colony can create will one day collapse, they just have to! Like termites, carpenter ants can degrade your home’s structural integrity over time.

Other ant species are less physically destructive but can pose a threat to your pets, children or other family members due to their aggression and venom. Although ant bites are not deadly, they can be painful, and some people are allergic to them. Ants are also notorious for swarming into any available food source, potentially contaminating pet food, pantry items and more.

Once ants, or rather one ant, finds a way into your food reserves, they will tell their friends. Don't be surprised when you find the telltale line of ants coming to and fro from a natural food source left out on your counter, a sticky area of something sweet that was left or spilled on the floor, or the flour or sugar jug set carefully in the pantry - they will find it and we will be there to help you get rid of this pest once and for all!

DO YOU NEED HELP GETTING RID OF ANTS?

We have an expert team dedicated to controlling and eliminating ants and other common insects. If you have discovered signs of an ant infestation in your home or yard, contact us today for a free service estimate or to ask any questions you may have about eliminating these irritating pests! We are your number 1 pest control company, and we are standing by now to answer your questions regarding an ant problem that you may be experiencing.

We are here for you 24/7. Our highly trained technicians are ready to come to you at the first sign of trouble when you find ants taking up residence at your home or office environment. There is no time like the present to get rid of an ant problem. Give us a call today, we are here for you 24/7.

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