Carpenter ants hollow out damp or damaged wood rather than eating it, which means their presence often signals a moisture problem worth investigating too. Species identification happens on the first visit, since the right bait for odorous house ants isn't the same formulation that works on pavement ants or fire ants.
We trace visible trails back toward the nest and identify the species before recommending bait or barrier treatment.


Every technician treating Devola properties for ants carries state licensing and full liability coverage.
We prioritize fire ant mound calls given the sting risk to kids and pets.
You'll know the full cost before any bait station or barrier spray goes down.
We use non-repellent insecticide and slow-acting bait so the colony carries product back to the nest instead of scattering.
We trace frass (wood shavings) piles back to the actual nest location, often inside a wall void or damaged sill plate.
Odorous house ants form large, fast-moving colonies with multiple satellite nests, so bait placement targets several access points at once.
We treat expansion joints and slab edges directly, which is where pavement ant colonies typically establish.
Fire ant mounds get direct mound treatment plus a broader yard bait application to catch satellite colonies nearby.
Devola restaurants and retail spaces get scheduled bait monitoring to prevent recurring trails near food storage areas.
A perimeter barrier around the foundation reduces new trails from forming after the initial colony is addressed.

Call +1-866-315-0243 and describe the trail location — kitchen counter, foundation, or yard mound — for the right Devola dispatch.
A technician arrives with species-specific bait and non-repellent barrier product ready for Devola ant calls.
Inspection includes checking for carpenter ant frass and moisture issues alongside standard trail mapping.
Bait and barrier treatment go down the same visit, with a follow-up to confirm the colony has been eliminated.
Carpenter ants turned out to be nesting in a water-damaged window sill we didn't know about — the technician caught it during inspection.
The mound treatment plus yard bait meant no new mounds popped up nearby afterward.
Having a documented ant program helped us pass our last health inspection without issue.
Pavement ants kept coming up through a crack in our patio slab every summer until the perimeter treatment finally sealed that off for good.

Nex Pest Control dispatches ant-specialized technicians throughout Devola and nearby communities, with species-specific bait stocked on every vehicle. Coverage includes single-family homes, apartment communities, and commercial kitchens across our Devola service area.

Repellent sprays scatter the trail and can cause the colony to split into new satellite nests instead of dying off.
Carpenter ants prefer damp or already-damaged wood, so their presence sometimes points to a moisture issue worth checking.
Bait stations are enclosed and placed out of reach, and we'll walk you through placement locations during the visit.
Full elimination timing depends on colony size, but visible activity usually drops within the first week.
Fire ants are treated with both immediate mound knockdown and a longer-acting yard-wide approach.
Yes, we use bait placements and monitoring schedules suited to food-service environments and health code requirements.
Call +1-866-315-0243 for a same-day inspection and flat-rate quote.
Call +1-866-315-0243