Ant Exterminators – Control & Removal
Here in South Florida, ants are such a common pest problem that many people believe there’s nothing you can do about it. They simply view ant infestations as a fact of life that you have to get used to. This simply isn’t true. You can solve your ant problem – and all it takes is a call to the experienced ant exterminators at Petri Pest Control.
Our ant control services will eliminate all of the ants and help prevent new colonies from forming. Ready to solve your ant problem? Call Petri Pest Control today to get started with a free estimate.
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Why Trust Petri for Ant Control in South Florida?
You have many choices when it comes to ant exterminators – how are you supposed to tell the difference between them? At Petri, we stand out for our experience, dedication, and commitment to making our customers happy.
- Customized, flexible treatment options: Every ant infestation is different, so we create a customized treatment plan designed to solve yours.
- Local experts who live in your community: We’re your neighbors and our team takes pride in keeping local homes and businesses ant-free.
- Fast responsiveness: When you call, we understand you need help now – not two weeks from now. That’s why we always provide ASAP service as well as emergency services.
- Stress-free services: Our entire process is based around making it as easy as possible for you.
- 65+ years of experience: Petri Pest Control has been serving the South Florida area since 1956.
- Services backed by the Petri Pledge: We pledge to meet and exceed all of your needs and expectations.
- Over 1,000 five-star customer reviews: If you haven’t worked with us yet, chances are one of your neighbors has. Check out our customer reviews to see what makes us the most trusted choice in the area.
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Why Do Ants Come Inside?
Ants are social insects, living in colonies with distinct roles for each member. Worker ants are sent out to scout for food, shelter, or new areas to establish a colony. Worker ants often invade homes and businesses in their search for new resources. South Florida’s warm and humid climate encourages ant activity, providing them with comfortable living conditions all year.
How to Prevent Ants in Your Home
- Eliminate Access to Food: Ants are scavengers. They’ll eat almost anything. Something as small as a crumb or sticky residue is enough to keep them well fed, which can make it tough to limit their access to food. Start by committing to cleaning up the kitchen fully every night: sweep away crumbs, wipe down counters, wash dishware, and don’t leave anything in the sink. Also, don’t forget to keep your garbage closed tightly and empty it every day.
- Eliminate Access to Water: It can be difficult to figure out where excess moisture is coming from, but it’s worth it to keep ants away. Check your home for areas of dampness, including bathrooms and crawl space (if you have one). Check under sinks and make sure pipes are fully tightened. Just like they can subsist on barely any food, ants don’t need much water to survive.
- Eliminate Access to Shelter: While you can’t take away their access to shelter once they’re inside your home, you can practice exclusion techniques to stop them from getting inside in the first place. Take a walk around the exterior of your home and identify cracks, holes, and gaps. These are all potential entry points that need to be sealed. Ants can also enter through holes in your siding, doors, windows, and foundation.
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Signs of an Ant Infestation
- Ant Trails: Most of the time, the first sign of an ant infestation is seeing the ants themselves. If you find a line of them marching, perhaps on a kitchen counter or along a baseboard, there’s a good chance there are many more where they came from.
- Ant Colonies: If you find a small pile of dust, soil, or wood shavings, it may be an ant colony. If you find them outside, be aware that they may eventually try to move inside.
- Ants in Food: If you find ants in unsealed food containers, they’re likely out foraging for the entire colony. You’ll likely start seeing many more soon.
- Wood Damage: Most ants do not damage wood, but carpenter ants do. Wood damage may also indicate a significant termite infestation.
- Discarded Wings: Again, this can be a sign of carpenter ants, or worse, termites.
- Distinct Smell: Some types of ants, like odorous house ants, have a distinc,t sickly sweet smell to them. However, it’s much more likely you’ll see the ants before noticing the smell.
How to Eliminate an Ant Infestation in Your Home
- Thoroughly clean your kitchen: Keeping your home clean of food debris and residue is a great way to prevent ants, but it’s also one of the best ways to eliminate an infestation, too.
- Use ant bait stations: Ant bait stations are an excellent choice for controlling small ant problems. They contain insecticide mixed with an attractive food for ants. Once an ant finds the bait station, they will recruit others to come to the station and take the insecticide back to the colony, where it kills the queen. For significant ant infestations or multiple colonies, however, bait stations may not be enough.
- Avoid natural ant control products: Natural products may help with ant prevention, but for significant ant infestations, they miss the mark. Substances like essential oils or peppermint oils will not kill ants or force them to leave.
- Work with a professional ant extermination company: The best and most efficient way to eliminate ants is to work with an experienced exterminator like Petri Pest Control.
Commercial Ant Control for South Florida Businesses
You have bigger things to worry about than ants, especially since commercial ant control often presents unique challenges. With large open areas, numerous entry points, and readily available food sources, it takes keen attention to detail and persistence to eliminate an infestation in your business. When you partner with Petri Pest Control, ants become an afterthought. With our proactive prevention methods and effective treatments, you can focus on what’s most important – your business.
- Regular Inspections: We conduct routine inspections inside and outside the building, taking careful note of any existing issues and possible ant pressures in the future.
- Reliable Ant Control: Partner with a trusted pest control service, like Petri Pest Control, to eliminate any active ant infestations and create a preventative pest maintenance plan to keep ants out for good.
- Ready to Help at Any Time: Our goal is to help you avoid future ant infestations, but if it does happen, just let us know and we’ll come take care of the problem.
Petri Pest Control - South Florida's Trusted Ant Exterminators
Eliminating an ant infestation in your home or business can seem like an uphill battle, but you don’t have to do it yourself. South Florida’s trusted ant exterminator is just a phone call away. From prevention to cutting-edge treatments, our team has what it takes to stop ants on your property.
Contact us today to learn more about our residential and commercial ant extermination services and keep ants out for good!
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