Common Ants in Florida & Idaho
Odorous House Ants
- The most common home invader in Pinellas County, FL and Treasure Valley, ID
- Strong, rotten-coconut smell when crushed
- Colonies can split into multiple “satellites,” making them hard to eliminate without professional baiting
Pavement Ants
- Build nests under driveways, sidewalks, patios, and foundations
- Small, dark brown to black ants often seen in trails along cracks
- Forage indoors for sweets and grease
Carpenter Ants
- Larger ants that excavate wood to build galleries
- Attracted to moisture-damaged trim, decks, and siding
- Can cause structural issues if left unchecked
How We Eliminate Ants
- Correct ID – Different species, different strategies.
- Baits First – Foragers spread it through the colony.
- Non-Repellent Barriers – Applied to trails so ants don’t avoid treatment.
- Nest Elimination – Direct treatment when nests are found.
- Landscape Fixes – Trim vegetation, reduce mulch depth, and fix irrigation leaks.
- Carpenter Ant Protocol – Moisture mapping, wall-void treatment, and structural recommendations.
Our Guarantee
If ants return between visits while your Shield plan is active, so do we — at no extra cost.