Ant Control in Orlando

Species-Specific Ant Treatment Backed by Florida Experience Since 1991

Finding a trail of ants marching across your kitchen counter or emerging from behind baseboards is frustrating. In Central Florida, warm weather and summer humidity drive entire colonies indoors searching for food, water, and shelter. When these relentless pests settle in, off-the-shelf sprays rarely solve the underlying problem. They simply scatter the colony, causing ants to regroup in harder-to-reach areas around your house.

At Evergreen Lawn & Pest Control - Orlando, we understand how quickly a minor nuisance can turn into a full-scale takeover. Serving Central Florida homeowners since 1991, our licensed technicians combine local experience with Integrated Pest Management principles to address infestations at the source. We inspect your property, locate nesting sites, and apply targeted treatments that keep your home clean and protected throughout every season.

Sound like a problem you are ready to resolve? Getting control of your living space is simpler than you think when you have experienced local professionals on your side.

Types of Ants in Orlando Homes and How We Target Them

Not all ant infestations are created equal, and treating them with a broad, blanket approach rarely produces lasting results. Different species exhibit distinct nesting habits, dietary preferences, and defensive behaviors. Correct identification is the crucial first step in eliminating the entire colony rather than just managing visible workers.

Common Central Florida Ant Species

• Ghost Ants: Recognized by their translucent legs and abdomen, these tiny pests prefer sweet foods and frequently nest inside wall voids or beneath carpet edges.
• Carpenter Ants: Larger in size, carpenter ants hollow out damp or compromised wood to build nests, potentially causing structural damage if left unaddressed.
• Fire Ants: Highly aggressive outdoor pests that build large dirt mounds and deliver painful stings when their nests are disturbed.
• White-Footed Ants: Known for forming massive super-colonies that spread across landscaping features and quickly infiltrate interior spaces.

Because a strategy that works for carpenter ants can fail entirely against ghost ants, our technicians carefully evaluate the species present on your property before applying any products. By matching our methods directly to the biology of the pest, we ensure complete control.

How We Target Ant Colonies at the Source

We use Integrated Pest Management to evaluate the pest, site conditions, and practical prevention measures before treatment. Instead of treating every infestation the same way, we tailor the strategy to what we find.

Our ant treatment process includes:

• Property assessment: We inspect for ant activity, nesting areas, access points, and conditions contributing to the infestation.
• Species and source identification: We determine the type of ant and locate the source before developing a treatment strategy.
• Targeted product application: We apply appropriate products at identified nesting sites and other relevant treatment areas.
• Reinfestation prevention: We recommend preventive measures based on the pest and conditions present.

Each plan reflects what our technicians uncover during the assessment, and we complete treatment with minimal interruption to your household routine.

Licensed Ant Exterminators Serving Orlando

We’re a locally owned and operated business serving Orlando, Apopka, and Longwood. Since 1991, our licensed and insured technicians have provided pest control for Florida homeowners and businesses.