Ant Exterminator – RECON Pest Services

Introduction

Ants marching across your kitchen counter? Lines of them heading to your pet’s food bowl? At RECON Pest Services, we know how frustrating ant problems can get. These tiny invaders multiply fast and never seem to quit.

Our ant exterminator services target the whole colony, not just the ants you see. We find their trails, locate their nests, and eliminate the source. No more watching them parade across your counters or finding them in your pantry.

Nebraska’s warm summers bring sugar ants, carpenter ants, and pavement ants right to your door. They’re looking for food, water, and shelter—and your house has all three. We know exactly where they hide and how to stop them for good.

Ant Control Services

We tackle every type of ant problem Nebraska homes face:

Sugar Ant Exterminator services stop those tiny ants attracted to sweet spills and crumbs. We eliminate their scent trails and treat their outdoor nests to prevent return visits.
Carpenter Ant Exterminator programs protect your home’s wooden structures from damage. These large black ants hollow out wood to build their galleries, and we find every nest.
Pavement Ant Exterminator treatments target the small brown ants that build nests in cracks and under driveways. They invade homes looking for food, and we cut off their supply lines.
Fire Ant Exterminator services handle these aggressive biters that build mounds in yards. Their stings hurt, and they defend their territory fiercely, but our treatments eliminate entire colonies.
Pharaoh Ant Exterminator programs use special baits that won’t cause the colony to split. These tiny yellow ants can divide and form new colonies when threatened, so we use targeted methods that work.
Little Black Ant Exterminator services get rid of these common household invaders. They’re small but travel in huge numbers, creating highways from their outdoor nests to your kitchen.
Argentine Ant Exterminator treatments handle these super-colony builders that work together across vast territories. Traditional baits don’t work on them, so we use specialized approaches.
Odorous House Ant Exterminator services eliminate the ants that smell like rotten coconut when crushed. They build nests in wall voids and under floors where they’re hard to reach.

Ant Extermination: Dealing With Different Types of Ants

Different ants need different approaches. Here’s how we handle each type:

Sugar ants follow scent trails from scouts who found food sources. We use gel baits that they carry back to feed the queen and larvae. The whole colony dies within days.
Carpenter ants damage wood by hollowing it out for nests. We inject dust treatments directly into their galleries and treat satellite colonies in nearby trees or stumps.
Pavement ants nest under concrete slabs and sidewalks. We drill and inject treatments into their nests and create barrier treatments around your home’s foundation.
Fire ants build visible mounds in open areas. We use two-step treatments: broadcast granules for the colony and direct mound treatments for immediate knockdown.

Each ant species behaves differently. Some share food with the colony, others don’t. Some have one queen, others have many. We know these differences and adjust our treatments accordingly.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Ant Control

How fast can you get rid of my ant problem?

Most ant problems clear up within 7 to 14 days. Carpenter ants might take longer because they have satellite colonies we need to locate and treat.

Why do I keep seeing ants after treatment?

Ants often increase activity right after treatment as they encounter baits and treated areas. This is normal and means the treatment is working.

Are your ant treatments safe around kids and pets?

Yes. We use targeted baits and treatments that pose minimal risk when applied correctly. We’ll explain any precautions you should take.

Will the ants come back after treatment?

Not if we get the whole colony. We guarantee our ant treatments and return for free if they come back during the warranty period.

Can I treat ants myself with store-bought sprays?

Those sprays just kill the ants walking around your house. The real problem is the nest with thousands more ants and their queen. Our baits get carried back to wipe out the whole colony.

Ant Prevention

What attracts ants to my house?

Food crumbs, pet food, sweet spills, and water sources. They also enter seeking shelter during extreme weather like heavy rains or drought.

How do ants get inside my house?

Through tiny cracks around windows, doors, pipes, and electrical outlets. A crack smaller than a credit card is big enough for most ant species.

When is ant season in Nebraska?

Ant activity peaks from late spring through early fall when temperatures are warm. Different species are active at different times throughout this period.

Should I clean up the ant trails I see?

Yes, after we treat. Ants follow scent trails left by scouts, so cleaning disrupts their navigation system and reduces activity.

Treatment Methods

What's the difference between sprays and baits for ants?

Sprays kill on contact but don’t reach the colony. Baits get carried back to the nest, where they eliminate the queen and larvae.

How long before I see results from ant baits?

Most baits start working within 24 to 48 hours. You might see increased activity first as ants take the bait back to their colony.

Do you need to come inside my house to treat ants?

Usually, we need to treat both inside and outside. We treat ant trails indoors and locate outdoor nests. Complete elimination requires treating the whole ant highway system.

Can you treat ants in winter?

Yes, but it’s less effective. Most ants are inactive in winter, so spring and summer treatments work better when they’re actively foraging.

Specific Ant Types

Are carpenter ants eating my house?

They’re not munching on your wood like termites do. Instead, they dig tunnels through it to make their homes. This can still damage your house’s structure if you don’t stop them.

Why are there flying ants in my house?

Those winged ants want to mate and build new nests somewhere else. When you see them, it means there’s already a big ant colony close by that’s sending out these scouts.

What should I do if I get stung by fire ants?

Wash the spot with soap and water right away, then put ice on it to stop swelling. Keep an eye out for bad reactions and get to a doctor if things get worse.

Why Choose RECON Pest Services for Ant Control

RECON understands Nebraska’s ant problems because we live here, too. We’ve seen sugar ants take over kitchens during summer barbecue season and found carpenter ants destroying deck supports after wet springs. We know when different ant species are most active and where they’re likely to build nests.

Our ant exterminator team uses the right treatment for each ant species. Cookie-cutter approaches don’t work because different ants behave differently. Fire ants need aggressive treatments. Pharaoh ants require special baits that won’t cause colony splitting. We match our methods to your specific ant problem.

We guarantee our ant control work because we’re confident in our methods. If ants return during our warranty period, we will come back for free. We want your ant problem solved permanently, not temporarily.

Our local technicians respond fast when you need help. Ant problems can explode overnight when scouts find food sources. We keep emergency slots open for urgent ant infestations that can’t wait.

We explain everything we do and why. You’ll understand what type of ants you have, where they’re coming from, and how our treatment eliminates them. No confusing technical jargon or mystery treatments.

Contact RECON Pest Services

Don’t tackle stinging insects alone – call 402-227-3266 now for immediate ant removal throughout Nebraska. We have emergency appointments available today for nest removal from Omaha to Lincoln and everywhere in between. Get safe, professional help from our pest control firm today.

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