Arizona Pest Library

Detailed professional information on common pests found in Arizona.

Pest Information
PEST NAME

Ant

PRIMARY SEASON
Spring, Summer, Fall
COMMON LOCATIONS
  • Kitchen counters and pantries
  • Under floors and baseboards
  • Around sinks and plumbing
  • Inside walls and insulation
  • Lawns and garden beds
  • Tree stumps and pavement cracks

Signs of Ant Activity in the Home

Ants need only the tiniest opening to enter your home, seeking water and food. Once inside, they leave a pheromone trail for other ants to follow, building nests in walls, beneath the foundation, or outside in lawns and tree stumps. Those nests hold colonies that may contain hundreds of thousands of ants.

Unfortunately, most DIY solutions only kill the ants you can see—they don’t eliminate the nest. And not all ant species respond to the same treatments, making identification a key part of successful control.

Our Ant Control Process

We begin with a thorough inspection to locate trails, nest sites, and entry points. Our technicians identify the ant species—such as pavement ants, carpenter ants, or odorous house ants—and choose a treatment plan that targets their specific nesting behavior. Treatments may include non-repellent sprays, bait stations, or direct nest applications.

Depending on the severity of the infestation and species involved, we may recommend interior and exterior treatments to stop ants at the source and prevent future intrusion.

Preventing Ants from Returning

Eliminating attractants and sealing access points is the best long-term solution for ants. Also, promptly clean up crumbs and spills, store food in airtight containers, and fix leaky plumbing. Outside, trim shrubs back from the house, remove old wood and seal gaps around windows, doors, and utility lines.

Because ants are persistent and colony sizes can grow fast, scheduled pest control visits can help catch activity early and maintain an effective barrier around your home.

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