Ants · Atlanta, GA
Ant control that starts with the right species
Spraying a trail kills the ants you can see. Identifying the species and getting the colony to share bait solves the problem.
Need an ant exterminator in Atlanta for “sugar ants” in the kitchen? Most of those trails are Argentine ants, and Argentine ant control works differently from killing the ants you can see.
Call if you notice:
- Ant trails keep coming back to the kitchen
- Store-bought sprays only work for a day or two
- Ants appear in several rooms at once
Atlanta’s common indoor ants
Argentine ants are light-brown, about 3/16 inch long, and travel in steady trails. UGA Extension reports that indoor invasions get worse during hot, dry spells. Odorous house ants are small and dark, and smell like rotten coconut when crushed. Pavement ants push small piles of sand out of slab cracks. Carpenter ants and fire ants need different approaches, so they have their own pages: carpenter ant control and fire ant control.
How professional ant control works
Identify
Species, trail routes and likely nest sites, inside and out. Ant identification guide.
Bait strategically
UGA notes that ants share food by trophallaxis. Slow-acting baits travel through the colony, and repellent sprays on trails can scatter them instead.
Treat the exterior
Non-repellent perimeter applications where labeled, focused on entry points and nesting in mulch.
Fix conditions
Trim branches touching the house, pull mulch back, seal plumbing and utility penetrations, and fix leaks.
What you can do today
- Wipe trails with soapy water to remove the pheromone path, but don’t spray the trail if baits are in use.
- Store sweets, pet food and recyclables in sealed containers.
- Fix dripping faucets; ants often seek water in drought.
- Keep mulch and stored items away from the foundation.
What affects ant-control cost
We don’t publish prices before an inspection. These factors determine the scope of work:
- Species (Argentine supercolonies take persistence)
- Number of nest sites
- Property size and landscaping
- Whether recurring service is chosen
How it works
Call
Tell us what you’re seeing, where, and for how long. Photos help.
Inspection
A technician checks the house, crawl space or basement, attic access and yard, and finds the source, not just the symptoms.
Your plan
You get the treatment options that fit your home, what each involves, and the factors that set the cost, before any work starts.
Treatment & follow-up
Targeted treatment, practical fixes you can make, and follow-up visits where the pest needs them.
Frequently asked questions
Why do ants come inside more during dry weather?
UGA Extension reports that drought drives Argentine ants indoors in search of moisture and food. Fixing leaks and removing water sources helps.
Should I use spray or bait?
For trailing ants, baits are usually better because foragers carry them back to the colony. Spraying trails can split colonies and make the problem harder to solve.
Are flying ants a sign of termites?
Not necessarily. Ants swarm too. Ants have a pinched waist and elbowed antennae, while termites have a thick waist and straight antennae. See termite swarmer or flying ant.
Ant Control across Atlanta
We cover intown Atlanta inside I-285 and the nearby cities listed below.
Intown Atlanta
- Downtown Atlanta
- Midtown Atlanta
- Old Fourth Ward
- West Midtown & Northwest Atlanta
- Inman Park
- Poncey-Highland
- Virginia-Highland
- Morningside-Lenox Park
- Ansley Park
- Candler Park & Lake Claire
- Kirkwood & Edgewood
- East Lake
- East Atlanta & Ormewood Park
- Grant Park & Glenwood Park
- West End & Vine City
- Westview & Mozley Park
- Southwest Atlanta
- Southeast & South-Central Atlanta
- Buckhead