Ants

Ant Problems in Utah Homes

Ants are the pest Utah homeowners ask us about most each spring. A few scouts on the counter usually mean a colony nearby is tracking food and water, and they'll keep coming back along the same trail until the source is gone. These articles cover why ants move indoors, which species you're likely seeing, and what actually stops them. Our ant identification guide can help you put a name to the ones in your kitchen.
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Common Ants Around Salt Lake City

Pavement ants nest under slabs and sidewalks and push up small piles of sand. Odorous house ants and other sugar ants chase sweets and spills. Carpenter ants are larger and dig galleries in damp or damaged wood, so they deserve a closer look sooner rather than later.
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Why Store-Bought Sprays Fall Short

Spraying the ants you can see kills the foragers but leaves the queen and the nest untouched. Some sprays even cause a colony to split, which turns one problem into several. Baits and treatments placed where ants travel work better because workers carry them back to the nest.
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Getting Ants Under Control

Sealing gaps, fixing leaks and wiping up crumbs make your home less inviting, but an established colony usually needs targeted treatment. If ants keep returning, our ant control service finds the nest, treats it at the source and protects your home's perimeter.