🐜 How to Get Rid of Ants in Florida Homes

Alex Perpetuo
Oct 7
2 min read

If there’s one pest every Florida homeowner knows all too well, it’s ants. Whether it’s ghost ants in the kitchen, sugar ants trailing on the counter, or painful fire ants in the yard, these tiny invaders are everywhere in the Sunshine State.

For homeowners in Port St. Lucie, Vero Beach, and Hobe Sound, ant infestations are one of the most common reasons to call a pest control professional.

⚠️ Common Ants in Florida Homes

Florida’s warm, humid climate is ideal for ant colonies. The most common ant species we see in Treasure Coast homes are:

Ghost Ants 👻 – Tiny, hard-to-see ants that love sweets and invade kitchens.
Sugar Ants 🍬 – A catch-all term for various sweet-feeding ants.
Fire Ants 🔥 – Aggressive ants that bite and sting, common in yards and lawns.
Carpenter Ants 🪵 – Large ants that nest in wood and can cause structural damage.
Argentine Ants 🌎 – Known for forming massive colonies that spread quickly.

🚫 Why Ants Invade Florida Homes

Ants are always searching for three things:

🍽️ Food – Crumbs, pet food, sugar, and grease attract them.
💧 Water – Leaky faucets, standing water, and condensation provide hydration.
🏠 Shelter – Cracks, gaps, and attics provide safe nesting spots.

Once ants find a food source in your home, they leave behind a scent trail that leads the entire colony inside.

🛑 Why DIY Ant Control Doesn’t Work

Store-bought sprays may kill the ants you see, but they don’t destroy the colony. Ants simply regroup and find a new way in.

Sprays scatter ants instead of eliminating them.
Colonies can split (a process called “budding”) and spread even faster.
Some ants, like ghost ants, are extremely difficult to eliminate without professional products.

🛠️ Professional Ant Control in Florida

At Rogue Pest & Wildlife Control, we use proven methods to eliminate ants and keep them away:

Inspection 🔍 – Identify ant species and entry points.
Targeted Treatment 🎯 – Use professional-grade products, baits, and IGRs (insect growth regulators) for lasting control.
Perimeter Defense 🏡 – Create a barrier around your home to stop ants before they enter.
Follow-Up Protection 🛡️ – Our bi-monthly pest control program ensures ants don’t come back.

⭐ Why Choose Rogue Pest & Wildlife Control?

Local experts serving the Treasure Coast 🌴
Family-owned and trusted in Port St. Lucie, Vero Beach, and Hobe Sound
Safe treatments for families and pets 🐶🐱
Unlimited call-backs and spider web knockdowns included in service

📞 Say Goodbye to Ants Today

Don’t let ants take over your kitchen, bathrooms, or yard. Professional treatment is the only way to eliminate ant colonies completely.

👉 Call Rogue Pest & Wildlife Control today at (772) 342-0262 for expert ant control in Port St. Lucie, Vero Beach, and Hobe Sound.