Ant Control & Elimination Services
Ants are one of the most common household pests in Hampton Roads — and one of the hardest to eliminate without professional treatment. Colony sizes of thousands mean DIY sprays barely scratch the surface.
What to Look For
Warning Signs of an Ant Problem
Ant Trails
Lines of ants moving between a food source and their nest — along walls, under counters, or along the exterior foundation.
Sawdust Piles
Small piles of fine sawdust near wood — a sign of Carpenter ants excavating galleries inside structural wood members.
Winged Ants (Swarmers)
Flying ants emerging from walls or ceilings indicate a mature colony established inside your home producing reproductive members.
Fire Ant Mounds
Irregular, sandy mounds with no visible hole on top in your yard — fire ant mounds are a stinging hazard for the whole family.
Food Contamination
Ants in your pantry, countertop, or pet food bowls — once they find a food source, scout ants lay pheromone trails bringing hundreds more.
Hollow Wood Sounds
Carpenter ants hollow out wood for nesting. Tap on suspected areas — a hollow sound in structural wood warrants immediate inspection.
Our Process
Our Treatment Approach
Ant ID & Inspection
We identify your ant species first — treatment varies significantly between Carpenter ants, Fire ants, Odorous house ants, and Argentine ants.
Bait Treatment
Slow-acting bait placed along ant trails and near entry points. Workers carry bait back to the colony and feed it to others — eliminating the entire colony from within.
Exterior Perimeter Treatment
Residual insecticide applied around the foundation, landscaping beds, and entry points creates a barrier that kills ants before they enter.
Fire Ant Mound Treatment
Individual fire ant mounds receive targeted granular or liquid treatment. We also apply broadcast granular treatment to lawns with multiple mounds.
Coverage Area
We Serve All of Hampton Roads
Ant Control available in all 14 cities we serve.
Why Choose Us
Why Hampton Roads Chooses Complete Pest Management
- ✓ 30+ years serving Newport News — We know Hampton Roads pests, seasons, and homes better than any national chain.
- ✓ Family-owned, not franchised — Dennis and Evan show up personally. You speak to the owners, not a call center.
- ✓ Kid & pet safe products — Every product is EPA-approved and carefully selected for household safety.
- ✓ Same-week scheduling — We typically have availability within the week. Urgent situations are prioritized.
- ✓ Pest-Free Complete Guarantee — If pests return between visits, we come back at no charge, no questions asked.
- ✓ No long-term contracts — We earn your repeat business by doing great work, not by locking you in.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Over-the-counter sprays kill worker ants on contact but don't reach the queen or the colony. The colony simply sends more workers. Professional bait treatments reach the queen through the workers, eliminating the colony at the source.
Carpenter ants excavate wood but don't eat it — unlike termites. They prefer wood that is already soft from moisture damage. While they can cause structural damage over time, a Carpenter ant infestation often signals an underlying moisture problem.
Ants are most active in spring and summer but can be active year-round indoors in Hampton Roads' mild climate. Queens lay most eggs in spring, making early treatment the most effective preventative strategy.
Bait treatments take 1–2 weeks to fully eliminate a colony as workers carry it back and share it. You may see increased ant activity for the first few days as they find and consume the bait — this is a sign it's working.
Yes. We use products labeled for use around people and pets once dry. We'll advise on re-entry times for treated lawn areas. Fire ant granular treatments are applied and watered in, activating the product while reducing exposure.
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Ready to Get Rid of Ant?
Call, text, or request a free quote — we typically have same-week availability.