Ant Pest Control in Houston

Due to the persistence of this insect, generic baits and insecticides rarely provide the level of control people are aiming for. At best, these may destroy a few foraging trails but not the source of the population which is the heavily protected queen.

The team at Hartz are adept at targeting nests and eliminating the pests once and for all. Our technicians can even treat regularly with a service agreement.

Ants are different from roaches and other pests when it comes to their habits as well. They will walk brazenly across your countertop in the middle of the afternoon. If you have a serious infestation, you will probably see a long and continuous line of ants transporting food from the source back toward their colony. Homeowners do not have to put up with ants. Hartz Pest Control provides fast friendly ant pest control services throughout Houston, Cypress, Sugar Land, The Woodlands & Katy, TX.

Identifying Ants in the Houston Area

The following list will assist you in identifying different ant species:

• Acrobat Ants: Many people mistake acrobat ants for carpenter ants, and only a close inspection of them will reveal their true identity. Their thorax contains two spines, and they are of equal size to one another. They are also very active in the day, whereas carpenter ants are not. Acrobat ants’ defensive posture is lifting their bodies into the air. While they can be found in trees, they will also come inside in the right conditions.
• Carpenter Ants: These practically nocturnal ants are large and dark brown, with nests situated near walls, ceilings, tree branches, hollow tree trunks and boxes. They are known to create linear trails along tree branches, fences and buildings. Their bites can be painful but will not cause a stinging sensation.
• Crazy Ants: These ants get their name because of their erratic behavior. They are a huge nuisance for Houston area residents and business owners and can be found in moist places such as bathrooms, kitchen sinks and potted plants.
• Fire Ants: The most common ant found in Texas is the fire ant, which is well-known for being highly aggressive when its large dirt mound nests are disturbed. Their sting is extremely painful, with many people suffering an allergic reaction. These ants can be recognized by their reddish-brown color. While they mostly stay outside, it’s not uncommon for them to retreat inside during the summer, looking for food and water when water sources are limited.
• Leaf-Cutting Ants: Leaf-cutting ants, which have long legs, spines on their body and are red/brown in color, are identified by their leaf-carrying behavior and crater-shaped mounds. They will carry back plant material and fresh-cut leaves to their nest, placing them in areas that allow fungus to grow.
• Odorous House Ants: Another commonly seen ant in Texas is the odorous house ant. These ants can be found in kitchens, looking for sweet food. Their nests can be found inside wall voids, bricks, stones and under mulch. When these ants are crushed, they give off a smell similar to licorice.
• Pharaoh Ants: The only ant type to have a nest inside is the pharaoh ant. They have a yellow/clear color and will make nests in wall voids and electrical boxes. Pharaoh ants look for high protein and high sugar foods.