Ant Control in Locustwood, NJ

Stop Ants From Taking Over Your Home

Complete ant elimination that actually works – no more trails in your kitchen or damage to your property.

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Professional Ant Exterminator Services

Your Home, Ant-Free and Protected

You’ll wake up without finding new ant trails across your counters. Your kitchen stays clean without constantly wiping down surfaces or throwing away contaminated food.

Carpenter ants stop threatening your home’s structure. No more worrying about wood damage or wondering if those ants you’re seeing are slowly eating away at your investment.

The constant battle ends. You won’t spend weekends spraying store-bought treatments that barely work for a few days. Instead, you get back to enjoying your home without the frustration of an ongoing ant problem that never seems to go away.

Locustwood Pest Control Experts

We Know New Jersey Ants

86 Pest and Wildlife Removal has been solving ant problems for Locustwood homeowners who are tired of treatments that don’t work. We focus on complete elimination, not quick fixes that leave you dealing with the same problem in a few weeks.

Every one of our technicians understands the specific ant species that invade New Jersey homes. We know which treatments actually work on carpenter ants versus the smaller sugar ants, and we know how to find the colonies that other companies miss.

You’re working with licensed professionals who treat your home like our own. No high-pressure sales, no unnecessary treatments – just straightforward pest control that gets results.

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Ant Removal Process

Here's How We Eliminate Your Ant Problem

First, we inspect your entire property to find where ants are actually entering and nesting. Most companies only treat the ants you can see, but we locate the colonies and entry points that keep feeding the problem.

Next, we apply targeted treatments that eliminate the entire colony, not just the worker ants. We use professional-grade products that are safe around your family and pets but deadly effective on ants. The treatments reach back to the nest, stopping the cycle completely.

Finally, we seal entry points and set up monitoring to prevent future infestations. You’ll know exactly what we did, why we did it, and what to expect going forward. Most customers see complete elimination within days, with long-term protection that keeps ants from coming back.

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What You Get With Our Service

Your service includes a thorough property inspection that identifies all ant activity, not just the obvious trails. We locate nesting sites, entry points, and the conditions that attracted ants in the first place.

You receive targeted treatment designed for the specific ant species in your home. Carpenter ants require different approaches than sugar ants or pavement ants. We don’t use one-size-fits-all solutions that waste your time and money.

Every treatment comes with follow-up monitoring to ensure complete elimination. We return to check our work and address any remaining activity. You also get prevention recommendations that keep ants from returning, plus direct access to our team if you have questions or concerns.

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How long does it take to completely eliminate an ant infestation?

Most ant problems are eliminated within 7-14 days of treatment, but carpenter ant colonies can take up to 3-4 weeks for complete elimination. The timeline depends on the size of the colony and how long the infestation has been established. You’ll typically see a significant reduction in ant activity within the first few days, with stragglers disappearing as the treatment reaches the entire colony. We schedule follow-up visits to monitor progress and ensure complete elimination.
Yes, we use EPA-approved treatments that are safe when applied by licensed professionals. Most of our ant control products have low toxicity to humans and pets while being highly effective against ants. We apply treatments in targeted areas where ants travel, not in open spaces where children and pets spend time. You can typically return to treated areas within a few hours, and we’ll provide specific safety instructions for your situation during the service.
Store-bought sprays only kill the ants you can see, but they don’t reach the colony or queen. When you spray the trail, you’re eliminating worker ants, but the colony keeps producing more. Professional treatments use baits and targeted applications that worker ants carry back to the nest, eliminating the entire colony including the queen. This is why professional pest control provides long-term elimination while DIY treatments require constant reapplication.
We conduct comprehensive inspections that go beyond following visible ant trails. Our technicians check moisture sources, structural gaps, landscaping features, and other conditions that attract nesting sites. We use professional tools and techniques to locate colonies in wall voids, under foundations, and in outdoor areas around your property. Many companies only treat where they see ants, but we eliminate the source of the problem by finding and treating the actual nesting sites.
Carpenter ants are larger, typically black or dark brown, and they damage wood by excavating galleries for their nests. They don’t eat wood like termites, but they can cause significant structural damage over time. Regular house ants are smaller, often attracted to food sources, and don’t damage your home’s structure. Carpenter ants require more intensive treatment because their colonies are larger and more established. If you’re seeing large black ants, especially near windows or doors, you likely have carpenter ants that need professional treatment.
Yes, we stand behind our ant control treatments with a service guarantee. If ants return within the warranty period, we return at no additional charge to retreat the affected areas. The specific warranty terms depend on the type of treatment and severity of the infestation, which we’ll explain during your service. Our goal is complete elimination, not temporary relief, so we work with you until the problem is solved. Most customers see permanent results, but we’re committed to your satisfaction regardless of how long it takes.