Cayuga Heights, NY's Colony-Elimination Ant Specialists

Contact spray disrupts foraging trails temporarily but doesn't reach the nest, so the colony typically survives and can spread.

Look for larger ants and fine wood-shaving debris — carpenter ants excavate wood and leave frass behind as a byproduct.

Bait is designed to transfer through the colony over 1-2 weeks, so expect a gradual decline in trail activity rather than an instant stop.

Fire ant colonies can have multiple mounds, so we typically combine spot mound treatment with a wider bait application.

Bait treatment removes the existing colony, and ongoing perimeter service reduces the odds of a new one moving in.

Bait stations are designed for targeted placement in areas away from pet access, and we can discuss specific placement concerns during scheduling. It also helps to keep mulch beds pulled back a few inches from the foundation, since that gap alone reduces ant bridge points significantly.