Ant Control Ottawa
Colony elimination — not just surface sprays.
What you need to know
Ants are Ottawa's most common household pest. From pavement ants on kitchen floors to carpenter ants damaging structural wood in Centretown's older homes — ant infestations need colony-level treatment. Surface sprays kill visible workers but leave the queen intact. The colony rebounds within days.
Warning signs
- ✓Ant trails near food sources or along baseboards
- ✓Soil mounds near foundation or driveway cracks
- ✓Sawdust-like frass near wood — sign of carpenter ants
- ✓Wings shed near windows in spring (carpenter ant swarm)
- ✓Recurring activity after repeated DIY sprays
What to expect
Pavement, carpenter, and odorous house ants each require a different approach. Wrong treatment wastes money and time.
Targeted gel at activity points. Workers carry bait to the queen — colony collapses within 1–2 weeks.
Exterior residual spray along foundation and all entry points prevents re-colonization.
Return visit to confirm elimination. Free re-treatment if activity persists.