Ants usually show up in kitchens and bathrooms in spring and summer, following trails to food and water. Carpenter ants are a bigger concern because they nest in damp or damaged wood. Empire Wildlife Control finds where ants are coming from and treats the source.
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Signs of Ants
- Trails of small ants along counters, floors or baseboards
- Large black ants indoors, especially in spring (often carpenter ants)
- Small piles of sawdust-like material near wood (carpenter ants)
- Ant hills along the foundation, driveway or patio
Why Ants Come Inside
Ants are looking for food, water and shelter. Crumbs, sweet spills, pet food and leaks attract them. Carpenter ants prefer wood that’s wet or already damaged, like window frames, decks and areas near leaks.
How We Treat It
Spraying the ants you can see doesn’t solve the problem, because the colony keeps sending more. We inspect to confirm the pest and find where it’s coming from, explain the plan and price before we start, and treat using products and methods suited to the location, keeping kids and pets in mind. We’ll also tell you what you can do to help keep them from coming back.
Prevention Tips
- Wipe up crumbs and spills and keep food sealed
- Fix leaks and reduce moisture
- Trim plants back from the house
- Seal cracks around doors, windows and the foundation
Frequently Asked Questions
Are carpenter ants dangerous to my home?
They don’t eat wood like termites, but they tunnel through it to nest. Over time they can weaken damp or damaged wood, so it’s best to act early.
Why do ants keep coming back after I spray?
Store sprays kill the ants you see but not the colony. Treating the source is what stops them.
Areas We Serve
We offer pest control across Durham Region and York Region, including Ajax, Pickering, Oshawa, Bowmanville and Newmarket, as well as Toronto.
Related Services
Cockroach control, Spiders and Silverfish. See all pest control services.
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Call (289) 408-9940 or fill out the form below. Tell us what you’re seeing, where, and how we can reach you. Back to Empire Wildlife Control home.
