Ant Facts & Control
Ants are among the most common household invaders—and while some are just a nuisance, others can pose serious risks to your property and health. Learn how to identify different types of ants and what United Pest Control can do to help you stop them.
What Do Ants Look Like?
Ants vary widely in size and color, but every colony is made up of three types: queens, workers, and males. Queens are fertile females responsible for reproduction. Workers are sterile females who gather food, care for the young, and defend the colony. Males exist solely to mate during swarming events.
Common Ant Species We Handle
Click a species below to see what it looks like and learn more:
Nest in wood and may cause structural damage.
Known for painful stings and aggressive behavior.
Emit a rotten coconut smell when crushed.
Often found nesting in cracks and driveways.
Thrive indoors and can contaminate food sources.
Form massive colonies and are hard to control.
How Ants Behave
Ants leave behind invisible pheromone trails for other ants to follow. They can build colonies inside walls, under foundations, or outdoors in stumps and soil. Colonies can contain thousands—sometimes hundreds of thousands—of ants, making professional treatment essential.
Why DIY Ant Control Fails
While over-the-counter sprays and baits may kill a few ants, they rarely eliminate the colony. Without identifying the species and nesting sites, DIY solutions often make the problem worse—driving ants deeper into walls or splitting the colony into multiple nests.
How United Pest Control Treats Ants
Our experts assess your property, identify the ant species, and design a targeted treatment plan. We focus on long-term control—eliminating the colony and sealing up entry points to prevent reinfestation. Whether ants are in your kitchen, walls, or yard, we've got it covered.
Schedule a Free Inspection
Don't wait for ants to take over. If you've noticed trails, mounds, or swarms—contact United Pest Control. We'll send a licensed technician to inspect your home or business for free and build a plan that works.