Ant Pest Control Treatments

Signs of Damage from Ants

Ants can become a complication in Florida for many reasons, and choosing the best ant pest control treatments begins with recognizing the need for prevention and elimination. Indeed, if you’re reading this post, you may already have noticed signs that have led you to believe you have an ant problem on your hands. You may have witnessed the culprit ants themselves, or perhaps some other telltale signs of ant-related damage which may include:

  • Sawdust or signs of wood damage in your property 
  • Ant hill mounds on your lawn
  • Irritating insect bites on skin
  • The rustling sound of ants crawling inside the walls of your establishment 

Pest Control Treatments for Ants

Depending on your specific needs, here are some options for ant pest control treatments:

Indoor Treatments

If you’re having issues with ants indoors, include using bait or sprays to eliminate or deter ants. Through the use of bait near any affected areas, your ant problem may disappear quickly since ants bring the bait directly back to their colonies. However, baiting may be less effective if alternative food sources are readily available to the ants. Using repellents or pesticides in the form of sprays or dry granule formulas is another treatment for indoor ant problems and can be applied directly to the ants themselves.

Outdoor Treatments

If your ant problems are primarily outdoor problems, then treatments may vary from treating individual mounds to treating your yard as a whole. Depending on your specific needs, you may need to treat ant mounds with sprays or granule formulas. If your ant problem has grown to be more than a few visible ant hills, you may need to treat your entire yard in the same way you would treat the individual ant mounds. 

What Do Ant Prevention Treatments Look Like? 

Nevertheless, the best treatment plans begin with early prevention! The early Spring is the best season to get ahead of potential future ant problems. 

  • Seal any cracks near windows, walls, or plumbing to prevent easy entry
  • Ensure all food odors are contained and any spills are quickly cleaned
  • Spray in and around areas which may enable ants to enter a residence or place of business