Ant Control Miami-Dade County
Ants are often harmless to people and pets but can cause a significant loss in supply and finances when they get into your pantry, inventory, or even your electrical system. Through our ant extermination services, we can assist in locating ant colonies, removing them from your property, and applying tactics that reduce the likelihood of their return.
Ant Treatment & Extermination Services Miami-Dade County
Ants love to feast on leftover crumbs, remnants on unwashed dishes, and untouched food in your stock cabinet. While they may not get very far on their own, the effects they can cause when they work together are impressive yet unnerving.
These insects thrive when moving in groups. They communicate well and recruit other worker ants when they find supplies to bring back to the colony. Don’t let your shop, diner, house, or storage facility be the next target. With our Miami-Dade County ant control services, you are guaranteed a pest-free space where you can cook, dine, and relax without the risk of getting your meals contaminated and taken away.
Ant Control for Homes
Ants are one of the most common pests around the world. They infiltrate inside homes and they can also thrive in outdoor areas. They are everywhere there is enough supply of food and water, especially because they build nests near houses and other properties that humans frequent. They know these spaces are where they can get a steady supply of sustenance.
Most may assume ants live underground, and there is some truth to that. Their complex colonies are often tunnels within the soil. However, they can also build nests inside walls and insulation or infiltrate galleries that termites once occupied. No matter where they set up camp, we can easily track them, remove them, and prevent them with our ant control in Miami-Dade County.
When to Call a Professional Ant Exterminator in
Miami-Dade County
Because they are so tiny, you can barely hear a peep from them. Perhaps the two main signs that you have an ant infestation under your nose are if you see a trail of ants and if you see a small pile of soil next to a tiny hole, hinting that there is a labyrinth waiting underneath. Both of these indications can be easily overlooked on a normal day.
Truth be told, any time is the right time to call in a reliable ant control expert. These intruders are so subtle and resourceful that it’s no surprise to find them in the vicinity. For this reason, getting regular inspections done to confirm their presence is a necessity.
How To Identify Ants
The best way to differentiate ants is through their behavioral patterns. You can also tell them apart by their proportions, shade, and other physical traits. For instance, carpenter ants are big and either black, red, brown, or yellow. They tunnel through wood and nest in decaying logs. Pavement ants, on the other hand, are smaller, usually black, and form trails along the floor to nest within cracks in the pavement.
Types Of Ants
If you were under the impression that ants were all the same, think again. There are currently more than 200 ant types within Florida, outranking any other eastern state in the country. Of the 200+ types, about fifty are exotic, and many are common to Miami-Dade. The nine breeds most frequently encountered in our areas are the following.
- Carpenter Ant - This breed is infamous for their wood-destroying ways. They cause permanent structural damage in order to create wood tunnels and build nests.
- Pavement Ant - Best known for spending time on pavement, they often tnest under sidewalks, driveways, and other cemented areas.
- Ghost Ant - The ghost ant gets its namesake thanks to its pale color and almost translucent abdomen. They are also very tiny, move quickly, and reproduce rapidly.
- Pharaoh Ant - These light brown ants frequent kitchens, pantries, and trash bins, making them a major health hazard and source of contaminants.
- Black Ant - Black ants feed on dead insects and nectar, helping in the decomposition of organic matter. They also pollinate plants and spread seeds.
- House Ant - One of the most common indoor plants, house ants can thrive in almost any man-made environment and are known for their swarming habit.
- Argentine Ant - Argentine ants can be found in moist habitats such as mulch, debris, and in the foundation under buildings.
- Fire Ant - Infamous for their painful stings that result in a burning sensation, fire ants are also quite aggressive and build mounds up to 18 inches wide.
- Flying Ant - These swarmers are responsible for expanding colonies, especially after the rainy season. They are attracted to light, sweets, and moisture.
How To Get Rid Of Ants
There are many home remedies that may help reduce the ant population in your area temporarily, but none will be able to get to the root cause of the invasion. The only way to properly locate nests, safely eliminate ants by the hundreds, and keep them from coming back is through dependable ant control for indoor and outdoor areas.
911 Home Helps
Our Residential Pest Control Process
Ant treatments are fairly common throughout Miami-Dade, which has made this process a routine procedure for professional technicians. At 911 Home Helps, we have seen countless properties, residential and commercial, with issues surrounding colonies of all kinds. In servicing these clients, we were able to come up with a process that not only works on the spot but also continues to deliver results long after we’ve left.
Free Inspection
Our team of local exterminators will pay you a visit to conduct a free inspection of your property. This is a necessary step that helps us determine the kind of ant species within the premises, allowing us to plan our tactics around their natural habitats and behavior for a more targeted approach.
Targeted Treatment
Once we have all the needed data to devise our strategy, we then set a time and day for the treatment that works best with your schedule. Taking into consideration the breed at hand and the size of the colony, we apply our customized methods to guarantee efficiency and long-lasting results.
Add-On Services
We offer more than just pest control and removal. We also take care of your property’s sanitation needs post-treatment, ensuring that once the pests are gone, we also leave the place clean and safe for you to be exposed to again. Moreover, we do insulation installation to combat the destruction these invaders may have left behind.