Ant Control in Dallas, TX

Types of Ants in Texas

Here in Dallas, we have many different species of ants. There are even cases where termites are mistaken for ants, and vice versa, which makes getting the help of an expert even more important.

While we can help you with any type of ant or pest control you may need, we most commonly get calls regarding the following types of ants:

Crazy Ants

Crazy ants (also known as Rasberry crazy ants or Tawny crazy ants) love sugar and have become a more prevalent pest issue in Dallas. These ants can be identified by their hairy bodies and reddish-brown color. As their name implies, these insects don’t move in a straight line—but more of a frantic zig-zag pattern.

Fire Ants

These ants are reddish-brown and are known for their painful sting. Fire ants build large mounds outdoors that are usually fairly obvious. However, it is still very common for a child, adult or a pet to unknowingly disturb a mound, leading to a very painful situation. ABC technicians typically recommend the application of baits and treatment products applied to individual mounds to get the best results.

Carpenter Ants

Carpenter ants are generally large and can be solid black, brown or a combination of black and red-orange. These insects are nocturnal and can bite. Carpenter ants don’t consume wood, as termites do. Instead, these destructive pests chew through wood to create large nests inside of our homes. Since the signs of a carpenter ant infestation and a termite infestation are very similar, it is best to contact a professional.

What to Expect From ABC Ant Control Service

When you reach out to ABC, we will either schedule an inspection or provide you with a free estimate over the phone. Normally, we prefer to meet you on your property to assess the problem and create the most effective treatment plan. When our pest control specialists arrive for your appointment, you can expect them to:

• Ask you questions about where you’ve been seeing ant activity
• Examine your home for ant nests as well as locate any entry points these pests may have used to gain access to your property
• If necessary, identify which species of ant is on your property
• Address any of your questions regarding our pest control protocols

As we finish up the inspection, you will receive an estimate along with our recommended next steps. Upon your approval, we will schedule your first treatment call.

Prevent Future Ant Infestations

While it can be a challenge to completely eliminate ants from your environment, the best strategy is to seal up entry points and remove available food sources. Your ABC pest control professional can provide you with customized tips to keep ants away.

In general, we recommend that homeowners:

• Promptly clean up any spills
• Store food in tightly sealed containers
• Clean out trash bins both indoors and outdoors
• Empty pet food and water bowls when not in use
• Regularly inspect potted plants for ant activity
• Caulk any gaps near windows and doors
• Move vegetation, such as mulch and compost piles, away from the exterior of your home
• Kill any scouter ants you find, then wipe down the area where they were traveling

It can be frustrating to try and get rid of an ant infestation on your own. Contact ABC Home & Commercial to get started with a free consultation and ask about getting on a regular treatment plan.

We ask that our customers avoid using strong cleaners near any bait stations, as these odors can interfere with an ant’s ability to follow pheromone trails. This is important because these pathways signal to the rest of the colony that there’s a food source nearby. Depending on the extent of your infestation, we may recommend applying a separate treatment product to the nest as well.

You Can Trust ABC

ABC has been providing reliable ant control services across Texas and Florida for generations. Before performing service calls, all ABC specialists go through an in-house training program so they can provide you with effective and knowledgeable ant control services. Plus, you can trust we have the skills for the job. We have Associate Certified Entomologists (ACE) on staff, the gold standard for the pest management industry. Lastly, as a family-run business, one of our values is that we will always treat your home as if it were our own. That means our technicians go through an extensive background check to ensure we have the most trusted technicians entering your home during our service calls.