Ants

– Look for tiny ant trails on counters.
– Check baseboards and window sills for worker ants.
– Hear faint rustle in wall voids at night.

Identify species before treatment; apply targeted bait (sugar or protein based on species diet), perimeter residual spray, and interior crack-and-crevice treatment; locate and treat or exclude nest. A pro first finds out which kind of ant you have. Bait lets the workers carry the cure back to the nest. This wipes out the colony, not just the ants you see. Sealing entry points keeps new ants from getting in.

We find the ant type and place targeted baits. Then we seal entry gaps and treat outside.

– Store food in airtight containers and clean up crumbs and spills immediately.

– Seal cracks, gaps around pipes, and entry points along the foundation.

– Keep mulch and landscape debris away from the foundation perimeter.

– Fix leaky faucets and eliminate standing water to reduce moisture attractants.

– Trim vegetation touching the home to eliminate ant highways.

– Keep food in sealed containers and clean crumbs.

– Keep mulch and leaves one foot from foundation.

– Fix leaks and dry out damp spots fast.

Nests in soil under slabs, in wall voids, under mulch, and in decaying wood; foragers enter structures through gaps seeking sugar, protein, and moisture. A single colony can hold thousands of workers. Scout ants leave scent trails that guide others to food.

Ants are common in Portland yards and homes. They show up most springs and summers.