Ant control
Trails across the counter, big black ants and sawdust by a window, or fire ant mounds in the yard. Call and we'll connect you with a local ant control company.
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Common ant problems
- Carpenter ants: large black ants and fine sawdust; they nest in damp wood.
- Fire ants: mounds in the yard and painful stings, common in the South.
- Kitchen ants: trails to sweets, crumbs and pet food.
What helps right now
- Wipe trails with soapy water to remove the scent path.
- Seal food and clean up pet bowls.
- Don't spray the trail: it can split the colony and make it worse.
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FAQ
Ants: common questions
Are carpenter ants serious?
They don't eat wood like termites, but they hollow it out to nest, which can damage the house over time. They also point to moisture problems.
How do I find where ants are coming from?
Follow the trail back to a gap at a window, door, baseboard or outlet. Carpenter ants often trail to damp wood.
Why do ants keep coming back?
Sprays kill the ants you see but not the colony and queen. Baits and treating the nest stop them at the source.
Are fire ants dangerous?
Their stings are painful and can cause serious reactions in people who are allergic. Keep children and pets away from mounds.
Do carpenter ants mean water damage?
Often. They prefer damp, softened wood, so they can point to a leak around windows, roofs or plumbing.
Do you do the treatment yourselves?
No. EmergencyExterminators is a referral service. The pest control company you speak with does the work and agrees the details with you directly.
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