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Fox Pest Control’s Midland & Odessa Ant Exterminator Service
Do you have an ant problem? These pests are one of the most common problems plaguing Midland & Odessa homeowners and can be difficult to get rid of. As they live in colonies of hundreds or thousands, our Fox Pest Control technicians know that any ant spotting could be sign of an infestation. Read below to find out if you have an infestation, and what you can do about it.
If you have large black or brown ants in or around your home, you may have a carpenter ant problem. If that is the case, our carpenter ant page is a great place to start.
Signs of an Ant Infestation
You might already know for sure that you have an ant problem. But here are a couple of the most common signs of an ant infestation in Midland & Odessa.
Large Mounds in the Yard
They can be in dirt or sand, or they can be covered in growing, healthy grass.
Ant Trails
Ants will travel long distances for food. Ant trails may disappear after the food source is gone.
Piles of ants
In grass, sand, or even cracks in brick or cement
What You Need to Know About Ants
- Ants come in a large variety. In Midland & Odessa, the most common kinds of ants you’ll see around your home are:
- Sweet ants
- Ghost ants
- Odorous house ants
- Carpenter ants
- Ants find their way in through any open, unsealed space. This includes cracks in the wood and gaps in the window or old weather stripping. Once inside, they hunt for food and moisture. That’s why you’ll see them most often in your kitchen and bathroom.
- While most of these ants are harmless, carpenter ant infestations can pose a serious threat to your Midland & Odessa property, because they tunnel their way through wood, causing damage to your home.
- Ant Behavior is a fascinating, complicated subject. They are social creatures that work together to gather food and care for their young. There are several kinds of ants in each colony. Queens have wings that allow them to fly and start a new colony. Once there they drop their wings and mate, and begin raising their first working ants. They spend the rest of their lives laying eggs to build the colony. Workers are females who are wingless and do not reproduce. Their job is to build the nest, gather food and take care of the young. Males have wings that allow them to find a queen to mate with. They mate and die, doing very little work in their lives. If a colony lives in your home they can be quite disruptive and should be exterminated quickly.
Helpful Ant Prevention Tips
- Move wood or low-hanging tree branches away from your house.
- Seal cracks to prevent intrusion.
- Clean baseboards, cabinets, and countertops regularly.
How Do I Get Rid Of Ants?
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Think you have a ant problem? Call Fox Pest Control at (432) 653-5264 for a free Midland & Odessa ant control quote.
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Schedule TX same day* control service with one of our certified technicians.
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Your technician will conduct a thorough pest control inspection of your home and property in order to provide a customized ant treatment plan that will be most effective for your situation.
Report
You will receive a detailed report of the service provided and helpful recommendations to remain ant free.
Follow Up
We come back regularly throughout the year to ensure the ants don’t come back. If you see any ant activity between your regularly scheduled service, simply give us a call. We’ll come back for free!
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How To Get Rid Of Ants | Fox Pest Control
Is a trail of ants marching across your countertop,
or setting up camp in your cupboard?
Don't worry — we've got a solution!
Ants are masters of sneaking into your home through unsealed gaps in your cement, brick or siding.
They can also slip in through open gaps around windows or door frames.
If you've got food or moisture available, they'll come crawling.
Most ants are harmless.
But some, like fire ants, bite and sting.
Other types of ants build huge mounds that can tear up your lawn.
Carpenter ants can burrow into your wood,
causing major damage to window and door frames, or even the structure of your home.
If you see ants, call us.
We'll come that same day to solve your pest problem!
Our licensed, certified technicians know how to get the job done right.
Your Fox Pest Pro will thoroughly inspect your home,
and then create a customized plan to get rid of those pesky ants for good.
After the treatment, we'll send you a detailed report of what we did,
along with helpful suggestions for how to keep the ants outside where they belong.
We follow up with regular inspections,
carefully checking for any potential trouble spots.
If ants return, simply give us a call,
we'll come back for free!
Our service is 100% guaranteed.
Why not have one less thing to worry about?
Call us today for a free quote and same-day inspection.
Fox Pest Control. No Bugs. Simply Better.
Ant Infestation Control FAQ
How do I get rid of ant infestations? Can I get rid of ants by myself?
The best way to get rid of ants permanently is with professional Midland & Odessa pest control and ant extermination because we have all the right tools and knowledge. While you wait for the professionals to come, vacuum frequently for anything ants can use as food, like fallen crumbs, grains of sugar, and hair follicles or skin particles.
Why do ants keep coming back in Midland & Odessa?
You must control ants because they can create satellite nests that collect food for the main nest. The queen will remain safe and untouched in a separate nest. If the satellite nest is destroyed, the queen could simply create another one in the same place. Fox Pest Control has the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively provide ant control in Midland & Odessa.
What problems do carpenter ants cause?
Carpenter ants use their massive jaws to carve tunnels in wood. Although they don’t eat the wood as termites do, if you don’t get help with carpenter ant treatment they can cause serious damage to your home if left untreated.
Which ants are the most dangerous?
Ants that sting. Some ants have a painful sting, almost like a wasp. You need to control fire ants, harvester ants, and oak ants - they are among those stinging ants that live in the United States.
Carpenter ants. You must exterminate carpenter ants because they can carve tunnels and galleries through virtually any kind of wood, causing major structural damage.
Are ants poisonous?
Some ants, like the aggressive red imported fire ants, deliver a painful sting. This sting has often been compared to a wasp or bee sting and can be a serious problem for those with an allergy to insect stings.
What is the difference between a regular ant and a carpenter ant?
The main difference is the size. While most ants in Midland & Odessa are about ⅛ inch long, carpenter ant workers are closer to ½ inch, about four times bigger. Carpenter ants can vary in color, from solid black, to orange, red and black, yellow, or solid red.
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I have been dealing with spider's, ants, scorpions, ticks and flea's. I kept worrying about my kid's playing outside, I didn't want them to get bite by anything especially a scorpion or any kind of spider. Everytime I took my dog out he would always come back in with a tick on him. So I decided to give Fox a try and pray that they could get rid of my bug's. So Jason came by to check out my problem. He was dressed very professional wearing his mask and gloves also. I told him everything I was having problems with and he said he would take care of it for me. He knew what he was doing and explained all the stuff he was using. He sprayed at some ants and they just killed over. I thought he would be upset about me following him and asking questions but he didn't even mind one bit. I stayed talking to him for a while and it felt like I was talking to a friend even though I just met him. If anyone has bug problems y'all need to call Fox and I recommend Jason Steffey he really know's what he's doing.
Jr Garza
We have been using Fox Pest Control for about two years now and we are thrilled with their service. They do a very thorough job and listen to our concerns. Desiree is fantastic! Always friendly, kind and great at her job! She even found ant hills I didn't even know existed in my yard lol. Thank you Fox Pest Odessa and Desiree for keeping my home free of bugs and my family safe.
Stephanie McHale
Highly recommend them as they go above and beyond to ensure our house is bug free. Just had Chase come by the house for a routine call. His knowledge and expertise reassured us that our house is looking good as far as being pest free. He left some stuff for our carpenter ants and will be coming back in two weeks to up on them. I really appreciated him informing me of that. So far, everyone has been friendly, which is a huge plus for me.The ONLY negative I have is that they let you know that they're coming by a little too often, which can be a nuisance while at work, but it's not enough to take away from my overall happiness with their work. Anyways, 5 stars, go bring them on to do work around your house for your pest problems.
Chef Stephen Gonzalez
Kelly and Mary-Kate arrived right on time. Both were friendly, professional, and efficient. It's too soon to tell if all of the crazy ants are gone, but I have already been seeing less.
Anonymous
Amy is awesome!! She is always on time!!
Rebekah Coffman
Jesus was great! Very friendly guy and explained everything he was doing. Highly recommend him and this company!
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