Killing the ants you can see doesn't stop the ones you can't. O'Connor Pest Control uses the ants' own behavior to carry treatment back to the nest and eliminate the colony.
Ants are one of the most common pest problems in Texas, especially in the summer months. The ants you see marching across a counter or patio are only a small part of the colony, and spraying them with a store-bought product kills those few while the nest keeps producing more.
O'Connor Pest Control works with the social behavior of ants instead of against it. We use baits that worker ants carry back to the nest and share with the queen and the rest of the colony, and non-repellent treatments that ants can't detect, so they walk through them and carry them home. That approach eliminates the colony at its source while keeping the amount of pesticide low.
Every treatment starts with finding where the ants are coming from. Locating the colony and its entry points is the key to lasting results, so we'll ask what you've noticed and inspect inside and out.
Different ants need different approaches. We identify the species first so the treatment fits.
Aggressive ants that build mounds in lawns and landscaping and deliver painful stings to people and pets.
Outdoor ants that often build nests in soil, under slabs and along foundations, then move indoors.
Small ants that trail into kitchens, pantries and break rooms looking for sweets and crumbs.
Household ants that nest in walls, under floors and around moisture sources inside the building.
An ant colony can hold thousands of workers and one or more queens. As long as the queen is alive, the colony keeps producing new ants, which is why ant problems seem to return a week or two after a quick spray.
Fire ants add a safety risk. Their stings are painful, can cause reactions in sensitive people, and are a real concern for children, pets and customers in landscaped commercial areas.
Results from colony treatments aren't instant, because the treatment needs time to spread through the nest. Most customers see a noticeable drop in activity, or complete elimination, within about 10 to 14 days. Larger or more stubborn infestations may need more than one treatment.
Ant service from O'Connor Pest Control targets the whole colony.
Sprays kill the ants they touch but don't reach the nest, where the queen keeps producing new workers. Our baits and non-repellent treatments are carried back to the colony by the ants themselves, which is how the whole nest is eliminated.
Colony treatments need time to spread through the nest. Most customers see a noticeable decrease in activity, or complete elimination, within about 10 to 14 days.
Sometimes. The number of treatments depends on the type of ant and the size of the infestation. We'll let you know what to expect after the inspection.
Yes. We treat fire ant mounds and colonies around homes, businesses and commercial grounds, where stings are a risk to customers, employees, children and pets.
Yes. Let us know where you've seen ants and where they seem to be coming from. Keeping food sealed and wiping up crumbs and spills also helps the baits work faster.
Here's what to expect when you call O'Connor Pest Control about ants.
Call 281-374-6902 or request service online, and tell us where you've been seeing ants.
We identify the species and locate the nest and the entry points the ants are using.
Baits and non-repellent treatments are carried back to the nest to eliminate the colony.
Most customers see results within 10 to 14 days, and we follow up if more treatment is needed.
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