Ant Control & Extermination

ANT CONTROL SERVICE IN THE LAS VEGAS AREA.

• No Contracts — Pay-per-service or choose a recurring plan that fits your schedule.
• Licensed & Insured — Nevada-licensed technicians trained in the latest ant control methods.
• Same-Day Service Available — Fast response when ants invade your home or business.
• Family & Pet Friendly — EPA-approved treatments safe for your loved ones.

Why Ant Control Matters in Las Vegas

Las Vegas homeowners deal with ant problems year-round. The warm desert climate and proximity to irrigated landscaping create ideal conditions for ant colonies to thrive. A single colony can contain hundreds of thousands of ants, and once they find a food or water source inside your home, they leave invisible pheromone trails that guide thousands more to follow.

Ants are more than a nuisance. Carpenter ants tunnel through wood and can cause structural damage similar to termites. Fire ants deliver painful stings that cause allergic reactions in some people. Even common household ants contaminate food, invade kitchens and bathrooms, and make your home feel unclean. Without professional treatment, ant infestations grow worse over time — they never resolve on their own.

Common Ant Species in Las Vegas

Argentine Ants

Argentine ants are the most common household ant in the Las Vegas valley. These small, dark brown ants form massive super-colonies with multiple queens, making them extremely difficult to eliminate with store-bought sprays. They are attracted to sweet foods and moisture, and they frequently invade kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms. Argentine ant colonies can number in the millions and often nest under concrete slabs, mulch, and landscape timbers.

Fire Ants

Red imported fire ants have established populations throughout the Las Vegas area. They build large mound nests in yards, parks, and along sidewalks. Fire ants are aggressive and deliver a painful sting that raises a white pustule. People with allergies to insect stings can experience severe reactions. Fire ant mounds should never be disturbed without professional treatment — disturbing a mound causes the colony to scatter and establish new nests nearby.

Carpenter Ants

Carpenter ants are the largest ants found in Las Vegas homes, often measuring half an inch or more. Unlike termites, they do not eat wood — they excavate galleries inside wooden structures to build their nests. Signs of carpenter ant damage include small piles of sawdust-like frass near baseboards, door frames, and window sills. Carpenter ant infestations require professional treatment to locate and eliminate the parent colony, which is often hidden inside walls or roof voids.

Odorous House Ants

Named for the rotten coconut smell they produce when crushed, odorous house ants are a common kitchen invader in Las Vegas. They nest in wall voids, under floors, and behind appliances. These ants prefer sweet foods and are often found trailing along countertops, around sinks, and near pet food bowls. Like Argentine ants, they have multiple queens per colony, which makes DIY treatments ineffective.

Harvester Ants

Harvester ants are large, red-brown ants commonly found in desert landscaping and yards throughout Henderson, North Las Vegas, and Summerlin. They build distinctive bare-soil mounds and clear vegetation in a circular pattern around their nest entrance. Harvester ants deliver a painful sting and their large mounds can damage lawns and irrigation systems.

Why DIY Ant Control Fails

Store-bought ant sprays and baits kill the ants you can see, but they rarely reach the queen. As long as the queen survives, the colony continues to produce thousands of new workers. Many Las Vegas ant species also practice “budding” — when part of the colony is threatened, queens and workers split off to form entirely new colonies. This means that spraying visible ants with repellent products can actually make your ant problem worse by causing the colony to fracture into multiple satellite nests throughout your home.

Professional ant control uses non-repellent transfer products that worker ants carry back to the colony, including to the queen. This eliminates the entire colony at its source rather than just the foraging ants on your countertop. Our technicians identify the ant species first, because different species require different treatment strategies.

Our Ant Control Process

When you call Ace Pest Control for ant service, our licensed technician will:

• Inspect — Identify the ant species, locate entry points, and find nesting sites inside and outside your property.
• Treat — Apply targeted, non-repellent products along trails, entry points, and nesting areas. We use granular baits for exterior mounds and gel baits for interior infestations.
• Exclude — Seal cracks, gaps around pipes, and other entry points that ants use to access your home.
• Prevent — Provide recommendations for reducing attractants and set up a maintenance schedule to keep ants from returning.

Signs You Have an Ant Infestation

• Visible ant trails along walls, countertops, or floors — especially near the kitchen or bathroom
• Small piles of dirt or sand near foundation cracks, expansion joints, or along baseboards
• Sawdust-like debris (frass) near wooden structures — indicates carpenter ants
• Ant mounds in the yard, driveway, or along walkways
• Winged ants (swarmers) inside the home — a sign of a mature colony ready to expand
• Ants appearing repeatedly in the same areas despite cleaning

Ant Prevention Tips for Las Vegas Homeowners

• Store food in airtight containers and clean up crumbs and spills immediately
• Fix leaky faucets and pipes — ants need water, especially in the desert
• Trim tree branches and shrubs away from the exterior walls of your home
• Keep mulch and landscape materials at least 12 inches from your foundation
• Seal cracks and gaps around doors, windows, pipes, and utility lines
• Remove standing water from planters, birdbaths, and pet dishes
• Store firewood at least 20 feet from your home and elevated off the ground

Get Rid of Ants Today — Call Ace Pest Control

Do not let ants take over your Las Vegas home. Call Ace Pest Control at (702) 435-4455 for fast, effective ant extermination. We serve Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Summerlin, and the entire Las Vegas valley. Same-day appointments available.