Ants in BC are not all the same.
Sugar ants, pavement ants, and carpenter ants all look similar but need different treatment. Misidentification is why most DIY treatments fail.
Precisely what we do, step by step.
The Lower Mainland hosts over a dozen common ant species. Sugar ants and pavement ants are nuisance pests that raid kitchens and pantries but rarely damage structures. Carpenter ants are the real concern — they don't eat wood but they hollow it out to build galleries, which over time can cause significant damage to your home's structural timber.
Our first step is always identification. We trace the trail, find the colony or satellite nests, and match the species to the right treatment. For sugar and pavement ants, we use non-repellent gel baits that the workers carry back to the colony, eliminating it at the source. For carpenter ants, we conduct a structural moisture audit alongside treatment — carpenter ants follow moisture, so fixing the underlying water problem is usually part of a permanent solution.
Treatment takes 45 minutes on average. Interior and exterior protection included. 60-day guarantee standard.
Repeatable. Documented. Guaranteed.
Identify
Trail-tracing and species ID. We confirm what you actually have before we spend a minute treating.
Target
Non-repellent baits or foams applied at entry, trails, and satellite nest locations.
Perimeter
Exterior perimeter treatment to prevent new colonies. Door frames, window sills, utility penetrations.
Moisture audit
For carpenter ants: we identify the moisture source driving the infestation and recommend a fix.
Signs it’s time to call.
- Consistent ant trails in the kitchen, bathroom, or along baseboards.
- Piles of fine sawdust near door frames or window sills (carpenter ants).
- Ants with wings (swarmers) inside your home — these are reproductives from an established colony.
- Hollow-sounding wood around windows, decks, or eaves.
- Rustling sounds inside walls, especially at night (large carpenter ant colonies).
Everything else you might be wondering.
Why didn't spray cans or sprays from the hardware store work?
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How do I tell carpenter ants from regular ants?
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Is this safe for pets and kids?
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