Ant Control in Fort Worth, TX

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.

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.

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.