Ant Control in Fort Worth, TX
Ants can come out of seemingly nowhere and create a huge headache for you and your family. Whether you're dealing with fire ant mounds in your yard or sugar ants in your cabinets, contact ABC Home & Commercial Services. We create custom ant control solutions for Fort Worth homeowners, so you can spend your free time doing things you actually enjoy.

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Types of Ants in Texas
Fort Worth homeowners may have to deal with a variety of ant species on their property. To make matters more confusing, termites and ants are easily mistaken for each other. When you contact the professionals at ABC, we will properly identify what pest you’re dealing with and get to work on creating a solution.
Crazy Ants
Crazy ants, also known as Raspberry crazy ants or Tawny crazy ants, have become more prominent in Fort Worth area homes and they love sugar. You can identify crazy ants by their hairy bodies and reddish-brown color. These pests are called crazy ants because they don’t move in a straight line. Instead, they move in a frantic zig-zag pattern.
Fire Ants
These reddish-brown ants are known for their painful sting and their unsightly homes. Fire ants build large mounds outdoors and it is common for a child, adult or pet to stumble across one of these mounds, which can lead to a painful situation. ABC specialists typically suggest applying baits and treatments to each individual mound for optimal results.
Carpenter Ants
Carpenter ants are large in comparison to other ants you may see in your home, and they can range in color. Carpenter ants can be solid black, brown or a combination of black and red-orange. These pests bite, but you may not see them all the time because they are nocturnal. Unlike termites, carpenter ants don’t eat wood, but they chew through it to create large nests inside of our homes. It can be extremely difficult to determine whether you’re dealing with a carpenter ant problem or a termite problem, which is why it’s best to contact a professional.
What to Expect From ABC Ant Control Service
When you contact ABC about an ant problem, we will either schedule an in-person assessment or provide you with a complimentary estimate over the phone. We usually prefer to schedule an in-person inspection so we can properly analyze the problem and create the most effective pest control plan. When our pest control specialists arrive at your home, you can expect them to:
- Ask about the ant activity you’ve been seeing and where you’ve been seeing it
- Inspect your home for nests and locate any entry points these pests may have used
- Identify the type of ant you’re dealing with, if necessary
- Answer your questions about our pest control protocols
When we wrap up the inspection, you will receive an estimate as well as our recommended next steps. Once we get your approval, we will schedule your first treatment.
Prevent Future Ant Infestations
Unfortunately, it’s near impossible to completely eliminate ants from your home and yard. However, you can help prevent future ant problems by removing food sources and sealing up potential pest entry points. Your ABC pest control professional can provide you with tips specific to your home to keep ants away.
Generally, we suggest that homeowners:
- Clean up spills and crumbs promptly
- Store food in tightly sealed containers
- Clean out your indoor and outdoor trash bins
- Clear out pet food and water bowls when not in use
- Regularly inspect your potted plants for ants
- Caulk any gaps around windows and doors
- Move piles of mulch or compost away from the exterior of your home
- Kill any scouter ants and wipe down the ant trail
Dealing with ants can be extremely frustrating, especially when you already have a list of things you need to do. Contact ABC Home & Commercial Services for a free consultation and to get started on a regular treatment plan.
ABC's Certified Entomologists
ABC is staffed with Associate Certified Entomologists (ACE) licensed through the Entomological Society of America. ACE certified technicians have a minimum of 5 years of pest management experience, maintain a pesticide applicator's license, and have passed an exam to attain licensure.






The ABC Process
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When you contact us, we will schedule an inspection to get an understanding of the problem. In some cases, we can give you a quote over the phone.
Get An Estimate
If you have an inspection, we will send you a custom treatment plan and estimate afterward. Once we get your approval, we will schedule your treatment.
Treatment
We will come to your property and treat for pests in common hiding and nesting areas. Over time, you will start seeing less and less pest activity.
Prevention
Customers with our ongoing pest management services will receive periodic retreatments to prevent the return of the most common pests in our area.
We ask that our customers avoid using any strong cleaners near bait stations. This is because odors can interfere with an ant’s ability to follow pheromone trails. It is important ants can follow these trails because they signal to the colony that there is a food source nearby. Depending on the extent of the infestation, we may also recommend applying treatment to the nest.

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You Can Trust ABC
ABC has been providing effective ant control services since 1949. Prior to performing service calls, all ABC experts go through an in-house training program so they can provide you with reliable ant control services. You can trust that we have the skills for the job because we have Associate Certified Entomologists (ACE) on staff. ACE is the gold standard for the pest management industry. Finally, as a family-run business, one of our values is that we always treat your home as if it was our own. Our specialists go through an extensive background check and are drug-tested so you can trust the professionals entering your home.
Why Choose ABC for Ant Control?
ABC has a proven track record of protecting what’s most important to you—your home and family. We’ll do everything in our power to make sure you’re a satisfied customer!

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Why You'll Love Our People:
- Extensive Training Programs
- On-Staff Entomologists
- Industry Accreditations
- Drug-Free Workplace
- 3,000+ 5-Star Reviews

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Why You'll Love Our Services:
- GreenPro Certified
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Treatment
- Pesticide-Handling Training
- Focus on Prevention
- We Guarantee Our Work!
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Why You'll Love Our Approach:
- Comprehensive Free Inspection
- Custom Treatment Plan
- Upfront Estimates
- Ongoing Protection Options
- Over 75 Years of Experience
Frequently Asked Questions
How soon can you get started?
We understand that when ants are wreaking havoc on your property you want a professional to treat your home as quickly as possible. Give us a call or schedule an appointment online and we will put you on our schedule at the earliest convenience.
Can’t I just get rid of ants on my own?
There are products you can purchase to treat for ants, but these treatments typically only work on the ants you see. To effectively control an ant population, you need to target the nests. Unfortunately, ant nests are commonly built outdoors with extensive underground tunnels. This can make ant control a near impossible feat for homeowners.
To make matters more complicated, some ant queens can lay hundreds or even thousands of eggs in a single day. Also, many of the baited products you can purchase online or in your local hardware store only treat for ants that like sugar. While many people believe that all ants love sugar, the reality is that many ants prefer protein or salty foods. Unfortunately, this means that many baited products available for homeowner purchase won’t be effective.
What impact do your products have on my family and the environment?
ABC is a family-owned business and one of our values is that we treat your home as if it was our own. We research each product we use and we only choose products that we would comfortably use in our own homes and yards. Also, we only choose treatments that are specially formulated for residential use and we use them in the lowest concentrations possible.
Does ABC offer a warranty?
For customers who purchase ongoing or quarterly treatment plans, we offer the ABC Guarantee. You can receive free re-treatment any time between service dates, if it is needed.
Everything You Need to Know About Ants
The ABC Home & Commercial Services organization has dozens of certified entomologists with decades of combined experience. They regularly contribute to the ABC blog with helpful pest control articles and resources like:
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