From kitchens and pantries to patios and lawns, ants are some of the most persistent pests faced by South Texas homes and businesses. While small in size, their colonies can number in the thousands, making infestations difficult to control without professional help. Ants contaminate food, spread bacteria, and some species, like fire ants, can deliver painful stings that cause swelling or allergic reactions. Others, such as carpenter ants, tunnel through wood and compromise structural integrity over time. Their ability to nest in walls, insulation, and even electrical systems makes them especially troublesome once established. At LONESTAR Pest Solutions, we identify the species, locate colonies, and deliver targeted treatments that eliminate ants at the source and prevent them from returning.
Different ant species require specific solutions. Here are some of the common types of ants we often find in our surroundings.
House ants are small ants commonly found indoors, often attracted to sweets and greasy foods but generally not harmful to structures.
Size, Color: About 1⁄16–1⁄8 inch long; brown to black depending on species.
Identifying Characteristics: Tiny, fast-moving ants that form scent trails to food.
Where does it nest/hide? Inside walls, under floors, and near moisture sources.
When does it typically reproduce? Spring and summer; colonies can split and spread quickly.
What is it attracted to? Sugary foods, crumbs, and greasy residues.
Carpenter ants are large black or reddish ants that tunnel through wood to build nests, potentially causing structural damage.
Size, Color: ¼–½ inch long; black, red, or a mix of both.
Identifying Characteristics: Large body, bent antennae, and smooth, rounded thorax.
Where does it nest/hide? Damp or decayed wood, wall voids, and around windows or roofs.
When does it typically reproduce? Spring and summer; winged swarmers appear during warm months.
What is it attracted to? Moist wood and sweet or protein-based foods.
Pavement ants are small brown to black ants that typically nest in cracks of sidewalks, driveways, and building foundations, often entering homes in search of food.
Size, Color: About 1⁄8 inch long; brown to black with lighter legs and antennae.
Identifying Characteristics: Parallel lines on head and thorax; slow-moving with visible trails.
Where does it nest/hide? Sidewalk cracks, driveways, foundations, and baseboards.
When does it typically reproduce? Late spring to summer; swarmers emerge on warm days.
What is it attracted to? Sweets, grease, and protein-rich foods.
Fire ants are reddish-brown ants known for their painful stings, aggressive behavior, and large mound nests, often found in lawns and open areas.
Size, Color: 1⁄8–¼ inch long; reddish-brown with darker abdomen.
Identifying Characteristics: Workers of varying sizes, fast movement, and fierce stinging behavior.
Where does it nest/hide? Lawns, open fields, gardens, and near foundations.
When does it typically reproduce? Spring through fall; queens produce large colonies quickly.
What is it attracted to? Protein, sugars, and disturbed soil for nesting.
Our ant control service is designed to stop infestations at the source and keep them from coming back. By combining careful inspection, targeted treatments, and follow-up support, we ensure your home or business remains protected against ants and their potential risks.
We thoroughly check your property to identify the ant species, locate nesting areas, and determine the extent of the infestation.
Using safe and effective methods, we target ants at their source, ensuring long-lasting results without harming your environment.
After treatment, we monitor progress, provide preventive advice, and make adjustments if needed to keep your space ant-free.
Ants become active after winter, searching for food and water to rebuild their colonies.
Ant trails inside homes as they forage for sugary and protein-rich foods.
Early colony formation in gardens and lawns, which can lead to infestations later
Ants move indoors seeking warmth and shelter as temperatures drop.
Indoor infestations in kitchens, bathrooms, and near foundations.
Contamination of stored food as ants search for supplies before winter.
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