Wharton's Colony-Elimination Ant Team

Contact spray disrupts the trail temporarily but rarely reaches the nest.

Look for bigger ants and fine wood-shaving debris — a byproduct of their excavation.

Bait transfers through the colony over one to two weeks, so expect a gradual decline rather than an instant stop.

We typically combine spot mound treatment with a wider bait application.

Colony elimination clears the current infestation; a seasonal perimeter program helps prevent a new one establishing. Seasonal exterior treatment is the most reliable way to prevent a fresh colony from moving in after the current one clears.

Bait sits in enclosed stations or protected areas specifically to limit pet and child access. Trimming vegetation that touches the siding removes an easy bridge past any barrier treatment.