Ant Control Oshawa

Pest control in Oshawa, Ontario, against ants can start showing results within 48 hours of the implementation of professional ant treatments. Nonetheless, ants will remain in infested premises for several weeks after ant treatments based on the size of the building and the severity of the infestation but kill the entire ant colony at the same time, too. 

The most common ants in Oshawa include fire ants, pavement ants, Pharaoh ants, and carpenter ants. We have briefly talked about these ant species below: 

• Fire Ants: These ants are red and aggressive, with a prominent stinger. When fire ants bite, people can feel a burning sensation.  
• Pavement Ants: Pavement ants like nesting between walls and in the soil underneath the sidewalk, patio slabs, and driveways.
• Pharaoh Ants: Pharaoh ants are yellow to brown with a darker and translucent-appearing abdomen. In addition, they can measure up to 2 millimetres in length.
• Carpenter Ants: Carpenter ants are easier to identify via their size, with a queen carpenter ant measuring up to an inch and worker ants growing up to ⅜ or ½ inches. 

The above-mentioned ant species also invade homes and commercial properties in Oshawa, so they remain a concern as pests in the city.  

Professionals use a combination of methods, in general, for ant control in Oshawa. In order to exterminate ants from infested spaces, professionals may use any of the following methods alone or in combination:  

• Ant Baits
• Residual Insecticides or Sprays
• Fine Insecticide Dusts

The best way to get rid of ants from your house permanently is to hire a reputable pest control company in Oshawa for the ant control job. Our pest control experts not only eliminate ants from infested houses for good. But also advise homeowners on taking preventative measures to prevent future ant infestations from occurring on the premises after successfully implementing ant treatments in their house.

Yes, the products we use for ant control in Oshawa, Ontario, are safe for children and pets. Our pest control technicians use Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency-approved products only for pest control, such as ant control. So, our pest control products are safe for humans, pets, and also the environment.

Once pest control technicians specializing in ant removal in Oshawa get rid of ants from your house, you will rightly think about preventing future ant infestations in your residential space. You can certainly prevent an ant re-infestation in your house by implementing the following ant prevention tips in Ajax:

• Make sure your house is clean and without food debris.
• Clean up right away after eating.
• Store food in your house in airtight containers.
• Seal small openings in your house with a caulk to block entry points for ants in your house.

Ant control in Oshawa can cost you around CAD 300 on average, except for carpenter ant control, which starts from CAD 400 and goes up to CAD 1000 based on the following factors:

• The Types of Ants Present
• The Level of the Infestation
• The Size of the Building

Moreover, you can get in touch with us at (519) 286-3166 in Oshawa, Ontario, to get a free estimate (quote) for ant control.

As pest control experts, we recommend you have your home treated for ants once a quarter or bi-monthly. We also recommend the same for other pests, such as roaches, spiders, silverfish, etc.

Bi-monthly or quarterly treatments for ants and other pests ensure your house is pest-free all the time. So, you should consider treating your house for pests mentioned earlier bi-monthly or quarterly for the same reason. 

There are certain smells that you can use to your advantage to keep ants at bay from your house in Oshawa because ants hate them. We have mentioned below the things that you can use for ant control in Oshawa in your house as your ant deterrents because of their smells:

• White Vinegar
• Peppermint 
• Cinnamon
• Lemon’s Citrus
• Tea Tree or Eucalyptus Oil