Ant Pest Control Services for South Florida
Not all ants destroy property, and not all ants have painful stings, but they all are insects that can ruin your day in South Florida. At Nozzle Nolen, we have more than 70 years of dealing with these pests, and we’re here to help, whether it’s preventive ant pest control or eliminating an infestation on your property.
The Basics of Ants
Ants come in various sizes and colors, but most are about ¼-inch long or the same diameter as a ballpoint pen. The paths that worker ants travel are the most common way that people find them, as multiple ants will travel along the same path once they have found food in the form of sweets or proteins.
While many start outside, they are very opportunistic and will set up nests throughout homes if swarmers find attractive settings like uncovered food in the kitchen or dining room. Once there, all species can quickly grow to numbers in the hundreds or thousands. However, two species are of particular concern.
Carpenter and Fire Ant Pest Control
Two of the biggest problems South Florida property owners face are dealing with carpenter ants and trying to control fire ants.
Carpenter Ants are similar to termites in that they are both wood-destroying pests. Homeowners often see damage to wooden structures and automatically think of termites when in fact, it is the Carpenter ant to blame. Carpenter ants love to set up shop in wood structures and while they don’t eat the wood, they can cause damage by carving out galleries and tunnels for travel. Special treatment is required to rid a structure of a Carpenter ant infestation.
Fire Ants put children and the elderly at risk with their swarming and stinging. Fire ants are very aggressive, and if their mound is disturbed, they will quickly attack by latching on with their mandible and stinging, releasing a toxin. Moreover, their colonies can reach numbers of 20,000 with multiple queens making them difficult to eradicate.
Why Control is So Hard
Ants are omnivorous, willing to eat foliage, dead insects, and pretty much whatever they come across. Many at-home pest control options are not effective because they only target workers that are foraging for food rather than eliminating the problem at the source.
Ant Prevention with 365 Complete
Ant pest control goes well beyond trying to attack the ones you can see, and Nozzle Nolen has 70 years of experience going above and beyond to ensure they don’t make a permanent home on your property. With our 365-Complete Home Protection Plan, you get quarterly treatments that prevent infestations from even starting.
Get Ant Pest Control from the Experts at Nozzle Nolen
Whether you’re dealing with a current infestation or looking to prevent one from ever occurring, we’re here to help.
Nozzle Nolen has 70 years of experience serving as South Florida’s premier ant pest control service experts, we’re here to help. Contact us today to schedule your free evaluation or call 800.226.6536. We look forward to serving you.
