Central Florida Ant Control & Extermination
Expert Ant Exterminator Serving Homes, Rentals, and Commercial Properties
Are you struggling with ants that keep returning after deploying store-bought traps or sprays? Without proper exclusion and barrier spray application, ants may temporarily disperse from DIY treatments, but quickly return in even larger numbers.
Central Florida is home to over 250 species of ants that reproduce quickly in dense urban environments such as Orlando and Davenport, as well as in lakefront communities like Clermont.
Ants are more than a nuisance; Central Florida’s largest species of ants are the Imported Fire Ants that deliver painful bites and the Carpenter Ants that chew through softwood. Without prompt action and eradication of colonies, ants will soon overwhelm properties, attacking people and wooden support structures.
Successful ant control starts with identifying ant species and applying tailored treatments that target colonies at the source and disrupt breeding cycles.
Using a combination of interior and exterior sprays, baits, structural exclusion, and ongoing monitoring, our expert ant extermination services can eliminate established colonies quickly and prevent them from returning.
Why Central Florida Residents Choose Green Behr for Ant Control
- Established Local Reputation: Consistently rated 5 stars by homeowners, landlords, and business operators throughout Orlando, Kissimmee, and surrounding communities.
- Fast, Region-Wide Coverage: Technicians positioned across Central Florida to address active infestations quickly.
- Precision Colony Elimination: Treatment plans built around accurate species identification to ensure the queen and nesting site are eliminated.
- Commercial-Ready Service: Designed for restaurants, hospitality properties, retail spaces, healthcare offices, and multi-unit housing that require minimal disruption.
- Reinforcement & Monitoring: Follow-up inspections and adjustments to prevent reinfestation.
- Direct, Streamlined Communication: Scheduling and service updates available via text and WhatsApp for fast coordination with homeowners and property managers.
Targeted Ant Control Services in Central Florida
Central Florida’s climate supports multiple aggressive and invasive ant species. Effective control depends on treating each species differently based on its nesting behaviour and habits.
- Red Imported Fire Ant Treatment: Direct mound applications combined with baiting to collapse active colonies and prevent reinfestation in lawns and commercial landscapes.
- Ghost Ant Control: Interior bait placement inside wall voids, cabinetry gaps, and moisture-prone areas to eliminate hidden nesting sites.
- Carpenter Ant Elimination: Focused inspection to locate nesting galleries in wood structures, followed by targeted interior and exterior treatment to stop structural damage.
- Argentine Ant Colony Suppression: Strategic baiting programs designed to break up interconnected supercolonies that spread across neighboring properties.
- Big-Headed Ant Control: Foundation perimeter treatments and soil-level baiting to address colonies commonly mistaken for fire ants.
Accurate species identification determines the correct treatment protocol. Misidentification leads to recurring trails, rebound infestations, and unnecessary repeat service.
Ant Colonies Escalate Quickly Without Proper Control
Ant infestations in Central Florida rarely stay small. What starts as a thin kitchen trail or a few lawn mounds can represent a colony of thousands nesting inside walls, under slabs, or deep in the soil around your foundation.
Different species create different risks to your health and home:
- Fire ants deliver painful, venomous stings that can injure children, pets, and customers, creating safety and liability concerns for homes and commercial properties.
- Carpenter ants tunnel through wood to create nesting galleries, gradually weakening trim, framing, and structural components.
- Ghost and Argentine ants contaminate food surfaces and spread rapidly through multi-unit buildings.
- Big-headed ants build dense soil colonies that undermine pavers, sidewalks, and foundations.
In apartments and commercial facilities, colonies often migrate through shared plumbing lines and wall voids, spreading from one unit to the next.
Surface sprays may eliminate visible workers, but they rarely reach the queen or the core nesting site. Without colony-level treatment, populations recover quickly—often larger than before.
Expert Ant Treatment That Eliminates the Colony Completely
Effective ant control begins with identifying the correct species and locating the colony. From there, our treatment is structured to collapse the nest and prevent expansion.
- Comprehensive Inspection: Service begins with accurate species identification and mapping of nesting zones, entry points, moisture sources, and exterior pressure areas.
- Colony-Targeted Baiting: Strategic bait placements are designed to be carried back to the colony, allowing active ingredients to reach the queen and developing brood.
- Species-Specific Exterior Defense: Perimeter applications are tailored based on nesting behavior — reducing foundation-level activity and blocking re-entry pathways.
- Fire Ant Colony Suppression (When Present): Active mound treatment and broadcast baiting collapse outdoor fire ant colonies and reduce sting risk.
- Wall Void & Structural Applications: Precision treatments are applied in plumbing penetrations, slab expansion joints, and wood-damaged areas where carpenter or ghost ants shelter.
- Ongoing Monitoring & Adjustment: Follow-up ensures colonies are eliminated and new activity is intercepted before expansion.
Using this layered approach, our technicians eliminate active colonies, protect structures from further damage, and prevent rapid reinfestation in Central Florida homes and commercial properties.
FAQs
Why do ants keep coming back after I spray them?
Most sprays kill visible workers but do not eliminate the colony or queen. Without colony-level treatment, new ants continue emerging.
Are fire ants common in Orlando and Davenport?
Yes. Red imported fire ants are widespread throughout Central Florida and build large mounds in lawns, parks, and commercial landscapes.
Can carpenter ants damage my home?
Yes. Carpenter ants tunnel through wood to create nesting galleries. Over time, this can weaken structural components if left untreated.
How do ants get inside homes?
Ants enter through foundation cracks, plumbing penetrations, window gaps, and door thresholds. Moisture and food attract foragers indoors.
Do ants indicate poor cleanliness?
No. Even clean homes experience infestations. Ants are opportunistic and will exploit minor food or moisture sources.
When should pest control be contacted?
At the first signs of recurring trails, mounds, or interior activity. Early intervention prevents colony expansion and structural nesting.
