Fire Ant Control
Red imported fire ants are common in North Texas yards. They also build colonies under slabs, sidewalks, and landscape edging. Disturbing a colony brings workers pouring out at once.
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Texas Shield Pest offers ant control in Keller, TX, starting with species identification and following up with targeted baits and perimeter treatments. The goal is to knock out colonies at the source, stop trails in kitchens and walls, and keep fire ants from taking over your lawn.
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Spraying the ant trail on your counter kills the workers you see, but the colony keeps sending more. A good ant exterminator in Keller, TX finds where the trail leads, identifies the species, and picks a bait or treatment that reaches the nest. Your visit starts with a free inspection of the kitchen, foundation, and yard. Get in touch to book it and find out which ants you have.
Call Now (689) 000-0000Several ant species cause trouble in Keller, and each one nests, feeds, and responds to treatment differently.
Red imported fire ants are common in North Texas yards. They also build colonies under slabs, sidewalks, and landscape edging. Disturbing a colony brings workers pouring out at once.
These are large black or reddish ants that forage at night. Small piles of coarse sawdust below window frames or deck boards often point to a hidden nest.
Pharaoh ants are tiny, pale yellow ants that nest in warm, hidden spots near kitchens and bathrooms. Spraying can split a colony into several, so baiting works better.
The common indoor crazy ant in Texas is the longhorn crazy ant, named for its fast, erratic running. These ants trail along baseboards and counters and often nest in potted plants.
Small and dark, odorous house ants give off a rotten-coconut smell when crushed. They often move indoors after rain, trailing toward sweets along countertops and sink edges.
Texas weather, home construction, and sheer ant variety keep ants active around Keller homes most of the year.
Texas A&M AgriLife reports more than two hundred ant species in Texas, though only a few become household pests. Correct identification matters because each pest species needs a different bait.
Hot, dry summer weather sends ants indoors looking for water. Trails often appear first around sinks, dishwashers, pet water bowls, and bathroom drains during long dry spells.
Brick veneer homes have small weep holes near the foundation that let moisture escape from behind the brick. Ants use these openings as hidden doorways into wall voids.
A few stray ants are easy to miss, but these signs usually mean a colony is close by, often inside or right next to the house:
Here is what you can expect each time we treat ants, the same standards behind our licensed pest control services in Keller, TX.
A sudden trail across the kitchen counter is frustrating to live with. We offer same-day and next-day service, so the inspection and first treatment can happen quickly.
We are licensed through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Structural Pest Control Service. Every ant bait and treatment we apply is EPA-registered and used according to its label.
New trails sometimes appear as baits work through a colony. If ants keep showing up after treatment, our free re-service guarantee covers a return visit at no extra charge.
Treatment options are chosen with families and pets in mind. Indoor baits go into cracks, under cabinets, or inside enclosed bait stations, away from where children and pets play.
Ant treatments depend on where the colony lives, from the open lawn to the inside of a wall.
We follow the Two-Step Method recommended by Texas A&M: broadcast bait across the whole yard first, then treat problem mounds individually. This reaches colonies you cannot see from the surface.
Kitchen ants follow scent trails from the colony to food. We place baits right on those trails and seal gaps along backsplashes and cabinet bases. If you also see roaches after dark, our professional cockroach control for Keller targets them with gel baits.
Weep holes must stay open for drainage, so we never plug them. Instead, we treat inside and around them with non-repellent products that ants carry back through the wall.
Fire ants and crazy ants can nest inside outlets, AC units, and electrical boxes and short them out. Targeted dusts and baits reach these spots without spraying live equipment.
Moisture-softened wood around leaky windows or rotted fascia is where these nests usually sit. We locate the nest, treat it directly, and point out the water problem behind it.
Restaurants, offices, and retail spaces get ant trails along floor drains, break rooms, and food prep areas. We use baits and crack-and-crevice treatment that fit around food-handling areas.
Each ant job follows four steps, so the treatment matches the species and where it nests.
We start by identifying the ant by size, color, and where it trails. A fire ant, a pharaoh ant, and a carpenter ant each need a different plan.
We follow trails back to their source, checking mulch beds, landscaping edges, slab cracks, and wall gaps. Finding the nest decides where baits and treatments will do the most good.
Slow-acting baits let workers carry the product back to the queen and brood. This Integrated Pest Management approach uses sprays only where they will not scatter the colony.
A granular pest barrier and perimeter spraying around the foundation help stop new trails from forming. Keeping mulch thin and away from the slab removes easy nesting spots.
Treat the whole yard with a fire ant bait first, then treat the worst mounds directly. Apply bait in warm, dry weather when ants are actively foraging.
Fire ant stings are painful and can cause allergic reactions in some people and pets. Anyone with widespread swelling or trouble breathing needs medical care right away.
Yes, but slowly. Carpenter ants do not eat wood. They hollow out moist or damaged wood to nest, which weakens trim, framing, and deck boards over time.
You should see fewer ants within several days as baits take effect. Full colony control can take a few weeks for larger colonies.
Ants in the kitchen, ants swarming up from the lawn, or trails coming out of a wall all have a source we can find. Our free inspection identifies the species, tracks the trails to the nest, and outlines the right mix of baits and barriers before any treatment starts. Book your free inspection today for ant control in Keller, TX, including fire ant control for lawns and play areas.
Ants are rarely the only pest around a North Texas home. We also provide termite, rodent, mosquito, scorpion, and cockroach control for homes and businesses. If you are also seeing scorpions in the bathroom or droppings in the attic, mention it during your ant inspection and we will build it into the same plan. Each service uses its own inspection and treatment approach.