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Ant Control in West Collingswood, NJ

Stop Ants Before They Damage Your Home

Complete colony elimination and structural protection from carpenter ants destroying your West Collingswood property.

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Professional Ant Removal West Collingswood

Your Home, Finally Ant-Free

You’ll walk through your kitchen without dodging ant trails. No more finding sawdust piles under wooden beams where carpenter ants have been chewing through your home’s structure.

The real relief comes from knowing the entire colony is gone, not just the ants you can see. When we finish treatment, you get your space back without worrying about when they’ll return.

Most importantly, you’ll have peace of mind that your home’s wooden structures are protected from the expensive damage carpenter ants cause to West Collingswood’s older homes.

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West Collingswood Ant Exterminators

We Know New Jersey Ants

86 Pest and Wildlife Removal has been protecting West Collingswood homes from ant infestations for years. We understand how New Jersey’s humid climate creates perfect conditions for carpenter ant colonies to thrive in wooden structures.

We’ve seen every type of ant problem in this area, from small kitchen invasions to major carpenter ant damage in basements and attics. We focus on complete solutions, not quick fixes that leave you dealing with the same problem months later.

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Ant Control Process West Collingswood

How We Eliminate Entire Ant Colonies

First, we inspect your property to identify the ant species and locate entry points. Carpenter ants leave different signs than pavement ants, and the treatment approach changes based on what we find.

Next, we target the colony directly rather than just treating visible trails. This means finding where they’re actually nesting, whether that’s in wall voids, under foundations, or in damaged wood structures.

Finally, we seal entry points and apply preventative treatments to stop future invasions. You’ll know exactly what we found, what we treated, and what to expect going forward. No surprises, no recurring problems.

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Carpenter Ant Treatment West Collingswood

What's Included in Ant Control Service

Every ant control service includes a complete property inspection to identify the species and locate nesting sites. We focus heavily on carpenter ants since they cause the most structural damage to West Collingswood homes.

Treatment targets the entire colony using methods that are safe around your family and pets. We don’t just spray visible trails and hope for the best. Our approach eliminates the queen and workers that keep the colony growing.

Entry point sealing is included because killing existing ants without preventing new ones is pointless. We’ll show you exactly where they’re getting in and what we’ve done to stop them.

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How do I know if I have carpenter ants or regular ants?

Carpenter ants are larger than most other ant species, typically black or dark brown, and you’ll often find small piles of sawdust near wooden structures where they’ve been tunneling. They don’t eat wood like termites, but they hollow it out to create nesting galleries. Regular ants are usually smaller and more interested in food sources than wooden structures. If you’re seeing large black ants near wooden areas of your home, especially if there’s any moisture damage, you’re likely dealing with carpenter ants that need immediate attention.
Most retail ant products only kill the worker ants you can see, but they don’t reach the colony or the queen. When you spray an ant trail, you might eliminate those specific ants, but the colony keeps producing more workers to replace them. Professional ant control targets the entire colony structure, including the queen and nesting sites. We also identify and seal the entry points that store-bought sprays completely ignore. That’s why DIY treatments feel like you’re fighting the same battle over and over.
Yes, professional ant control methods are designed to be safe around families when applied correctly. We use targeted treatments that focus on ant colonies rather than broad-spectrum spraying throughout your living areas. The products we use break down quickly and don’t leave harmful residues on surfaces your family touches. We’ll also explain any temporary precautions, like keeping pets away from treated areas until they dry. The bigger safety concern is often leaving carpenter ant infestations untreated, since they can compromise your home’s structural integrity.
Most ant problems show significant improvement within the first week, but complete colony elimination typically takes 2-4 weeks depending on the species and colony size. Carpenter ants often take longer because their colonies can be large and well-established in wall voids or wooden structures. You might see increased ant activity for the first few days as the treatment reaches the colony and disrupts their normal patterns. We’ll let you know what to expect based on your specific situation and check back to ensure the treatment is working as planned.
Ants are looking for food, water, and shelter, and West Collingswood homes often provide all three. Food sources include pet food, crumbs, sugary spills, and even grease residue. Water sources are everywhere – leaky pipes, condensation, pet water bowls, and New Jersey’s naturally humid conditions. For shelter, carpenter ants specifically target wooden structures that have moisture damage or are in contact with soil. Once scout ants find these resources, they leave scent trails for other colony members to follow. That’s why you see them marching in lines toward the same spots repeatedly.
Preparation is minimal for most ant treatments. We’ll ask you to clear access to areas where you’ve seen ant activity, like moving items away from baseboards or clearing storage from basement areas we need to inspect. You don’t need to deep clean or remove food from cabinets unless we’re treating inside them directly. If you have pets, we’ll discuss any temporary relocation during treatment application. The most important thing is pointing out all the areas where you’ve noticed ant activity, even if it seems minor, so we can address the complete problem in one visit.

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West Collingswood, NJ is located in Camden County in New Jersey State