Signs of infestation
✓ Lines of ants along baseboards, counters or window sills
✓ Small piles of soil near slabs, pavers or wall gaps
✓ Winged ants indoors in spring and early summer
✓ New mounds in the lawn after heavy rain
Risks
Most house ants are a nuisance that gets into food. Fire ants sting and can be a real problem for kids and pets, and carpenter ants can damage wet wood over time.
Prevention tips
✓ Wipe counters and keep sweets in sealed containers
✓ Fix leaks under sinks and around AC lines
✓ Pull mulch and plants back from the foundation
✓ Seal small gaps around windows and doors
How we treat
We identify the species first, because some ants split into new colonies when sprayed. Then we use baits they carry back to the nest, an exterior barrier and mound treatments where needed.
General information
This guide is general information, not medical or veterinary advice. If you have health concerns about a bite, sting or allergy, talk to your doctor or vet.
Most active
Year-round, peaking in the summer rainy season
Seeing signs like these? We’ll confirm what you have and the best way to treat it.
How we can help
Services that treat this pest
Local pressure
Where we see it most
Sample service areas where our technicians treat this pest most often.
