Rio Vista, CA'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.

Colony elimination via bait typically takes one to two weeks as the product spreads through the nest.

Yes — fire ant mounds often need direct mound treatment in addition to broadcast baiting, since mounds can be scattered across a large area.

Colony elimination clears the current infestation; a seasonal perimeter program helps prevent new colonies from establishing afterward.

Bait stations are designed for targeted placement in areas away from pet access, and we can discuss specific placement concerns during scheduling. We often suggest trimming vegetation that touches the siding directly, since branches and shrubs give ants an easy bridge past any barrier treatment.