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Ant control in Fairfield County, CT

Ants are among the most common household pests. The right treatment depends on the kind of ant and where the colony is.

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Ants: ApolloX pest control in Fairfield County, CT

Signs of ants

Lines of ants moving along walls, counters or floors
Ants around sinks, pet food and sweet spills
Small piles of soil or debris along the foundation

Why it happens

Ants follow scent trails to food and water. Crumbs, spills and moisture, plus gaps around windows and pipes, bring them in.

What we do

Identify the kind of ant
Find the trail and, where possible, the colony
Treat so the colony is addressed, not just the ants you see
Advise on food, moisture and entry points

An ApolloX technician treating around the foundation of a house — An ApolloX technician treating around a home's foundation.

When to call

Call when ants keep returning after you wipe them away, or when you see them coming from walls. Call (203) 256-1200 and we will tell you the earliest time we can come.

How to Get Rid of Ants

"How to get rid of ants?" is a question every home owner and business owner has asked at some time. Ants can enter your home or business in a number of ways, and they're an organized force with a mission. Where do they come from? What kinds of ants are most likely to move in, and why? How can you stop an ant invasion or prevent a future attack? This site is designed to give a quick and informative summary for those experiencing a problem with ants.

Preventing Ants

Your first line of defense is prevention:

Fix all gutter, roof and plumbing leaks. Carpenter ants especially love moist wood to create a home.
Keep all landscaping pruned back from your house or business. Ants frequently gain access through an adjoining tree or shrub that is up against the side of a building.
Caulk and weatherstrip all openings: Windows, doors, cracks.
Keep firewood and other wood piles well away from your home. Many ant species build nests in wood.
Eliminate any access to a food source by tightly containing all food. Consider food sources such as garbage containers, pet food containers, pet dishes, even hummingbird feeders.

Getting Rid of Ants

If you have an ant infestation, immediately perform the 5 actions above. This may alone solve the problem. No food source, no wet soaking wood, no shrubbery rubbing against your home = no ants.

Additional Special Measures: Basically, locate and eliminate the colony. They take the mixture back to their colony and can wipe out an entire colony. Carpenter ants are a bit trickier to exterminate. There are over the counter baits and gels. These can be effective, but ultimately you need to locate the main colony and satellite colonies in or near your home and exterminate them. It's suggested that you contact a professional carpenter ant exterminator like ApolloX Pest Control.