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Ants are one of the most troublesome pests in Long Island; known for their rapid multiplication and ability to invade spaces in large numbers. Trying to handle these infestations on your own can be overwhelming, if not impossible, due to their complexity and scale. Got ants in your kitchen? Rely on EM Pest Control, located in Uniondale, NY for expert local ant management! As leading experts in ant control, we are fully equipped to manage ant infestations of any size with precision and attention.

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Essential Protection Plan

Starting at $59.9916 /month /month

Our Essential Protection Plan provides fundamental year-round protection, treating and preventing over common household pests and offering rodent control for your home.

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Enhanced Protection Plan

Starting at $89.998 /month /month

Our Enhanced Protection Plan builds upon the Essential protection plan, adding complete protection from mosquitoes, ticks, stinging insects, and carpenter ants to your year-round defense.

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Premium Protection Plan

Starting at $149.998 /month /month

Our Premium Home Protection Plan offers the most comprehensive year-round protection, covering the essential and enhanced pests, plus installing termite bait stations.

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Essential Protection Plan

Starting at $59.99$70 /month /quarterly

Our Essential Protection Plan provides fundamental year-round protection, treating and preventing over common household pests and offering rodent control for your home.

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Enhanced Protection Plan

Starting at $89.99$95 /month /quarterly

Our Enhanced Protection Plan builds upon the Basic coverage plan, adding complete protection from mosquitoes, ticks, stinging insects, and carpenter ants to your year-round defense.

Premium Protection Plan

Starting at $149.99$160 /month /quarterly

Our Premium Home Protection Plan offers the most comprehensive year-round protection, covering the essential and premium pests, plus flea protection and termite monitoring.

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Common Species of Ants on Long Island

Ants are a persistent problem for many Long Island homeowners, thriving in massive colonies that operate with incredible efficiency. With 1-2 million ants in a single colony, these tiny invaders can quickly become a significant challenge to control and prevent in your Long Island property. As some of the most common household pests on Long Island, ants frequently seek refuge in our homes, creating unwelcome living spaces.

If you're dealing with an ant infestation in your Long Island property, you're likely encountering species such as Pavement Ants, Odorous House Ants, or even the destructive Carpenter Ants. These are among the most prevalent and troublesome ant species found across Nassau County and Suffolk County.

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Pavement Ants

Pavement ants, found across the U.S., often nest near sidewalks and driveways. These tiny, dark brown to black ants have parallel lines on their heads and thoraxes. Living in large colonies, they feed on sweets, seeds, and insects, making them common in urban areas. While they’re part of a balanced environment, sealing cracks and maintaining cleanliness can help manage infestations.

Odorous Ants

Odorous Ants

Odorous ants are small, dark brown insects known for their distinct rotten coconut-like smell when crushed. They are highly adaptable and often seek shelter indoors, especially during rainy seasons. These ants can nest in various environments, including soil, debris, wall voids, and beneath floors. Managing an infestation requires eliminating food sources and sealing entry points to prevent their access.

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carpenter ants

Carpenter Ants

Carpenter ants are more than just a nuisance; they can cause significant damage to wooden structures in your home. Unlike termites, carpenter ants don't eat wood but excavate it to create their nests, leading to weakened structures over time. Identifying these ants early is crucial.

To prevent infestations, keep woodpiles away from your home, seal any cracks, and ensure proper ventilation in damp areas. If you suspect an infestation, contact a pest control professional to protect your home from further damage.

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Our Ant Control Process for Homes and Businesses

At EM Pest Control, we know that ant infestations can be frustrating and disruptive for both homes and businesses on Long Island. That’s why we offer effective ant management solutions designed to deliver long-term relief, no matter the species.

Our Process:

  • Step 1: Inspection & Identification: We conduct a thorough assessment of your property to identify ant species, nesting locations, and entry points. This ensures a customized treatment plan for maximum effectiveness.

  • Step 2: Targeted Treatment Plan: Our treatments are tailored to the specific ant species present. We use safe, effective solutions such as baits, liquid applications, and barrier treatments to eliminate ants and prevent reinfestations.

  • Step 3: Prevention & Ongoing Monitoring: After treatment, we provide helpful recommendations to stop ants from coming back, including sealing entry points and sanitation tips. We also offer follow-up visits and monitoring to ensure long-term protection.

FAQs on Ants

Carpenter ants, larger than most ants (1/4-1/2 inch), excavate wood to build nests, leaving behind frass. They prefer moist, decaying wood and can threaten home structures if not managed.

Regular ants, about 1/8 inch long and can vary in color, nest in pavement cracks, trees and/or soil and are nuisances in homes. Unlike Carpenter ants, regular ants do not excavate through wood.

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Ants primarily nest outdoors but will also nest indoors as well. Their favorite nesting sites vary with their species.

  • Carpenter ants prefer to nest in open sunny areas like parks, yards, and golf courses.
  • Odorous house ants prefer to nest in shallow soil beneath stones, boards, logs, mulch, and debris.
  • Pavement ants' nest in the damp soil next to sidewalks, driveways, foundations, and spaces in masonry walls.

As ants move around your yard searching for food and water sources or if the weather becomes too harsh, ants will move indoors through spaces they find in our home’s exterior. Once inside, they nest in wooden structures, walls voids, and insulation.

  • Food Sources: Leftover crumbs, spills, and improperly stored food can attract ants into your home.
  • Moisture: Leaky pipes, damp areas, and standing water provide the perfect environment for ants to thrive.
  • Entry Points: Cracks in walls, gaps in windows, and open doors offer easy access for ants to invade.
  • Outdoor Vegetation: Overgrown plants and trees touching your home can serve as bridges for ants.
  • Pet Food: Unattended pet food bowls are a common attraction for ants seeking a quick meal.

  • Ant Trails and Sightings: Have you noticed ants marching in single file across your kitchen counters or office floors? These trails are a clear indication of an infestation. Ants leave behind pheromones to communicate with their colony, making their paths consistent and easy to spot.

  • Nests and Mounds: Look for ant mounds near foundations, sidewalks, or landscaping. Indoors, nests can be hidden in wall voids, behind appliances, or under flooring. Carpenter ants, in particular, can create nests inside wood structures, leading to damage over time.

  • Wood Shavings or Sawdust: If you spot wood shavings near door frames, windows, or baseboards, it could mean carpenter ants are tunneling inside your property. These ants don’t eat wood—they remove it to create nesting spaces.

  • Food Contamination: Ants are attracted to food sources, especially sugary or greasy items. If you find ants in your pantry, on countertops, or near trash bins, it’s time to take action. They can quickly contaminate food supplies, making them a concern for both homes and businesses.

  • Dead Ants or Wings: Finding dead ants or discarded wings around your property may indicate the presence of a colony. Winged ants are reproductive members of the colony and typically emerge during mating season. 

  • Structural Damage: Over time, an untreated ant infestation can lead to visible signs of damage. Bulging walls, hollow sounds in wood, or weakened structures may be caused by carpenter ants creating tunnels within your property.

While DIY methods can work to remove a few ants, they are unlikely to fully eliminate the colony. Getting rid of the queen or queens is challenging without the help of a professional. Sealing up cracks around your home is an important step to prevent ants from coming into your home. 

The cost of ant removal by a pest control company can vary widely depending on several factors, including the severity of the infestation, the size of the property, and the specific methods used for treatment.

Ants are frustrating and difficult to get rid of. The best way to eliminate ants from your home with the help of the pest professionals at EM Pest Control. We are a local pest control company committed to excellence and understanding the needs of home and business owners throughout Long Island, Queens, and Brooklyn. We are committed to eliminating ants and other pesky pests and providing our customers with peace of mind.

Getting rid of ants is best done with the help of an experienced professional. In addition to the pest control services at EM Pest Control, the following tips will help you stop ants from getting inside your home or business.
  • Keep lids on trash cans, keep outdoor eating areas free of leftover food, and maintain front yard and backyard.
  • In your home, eliminate their ability to find crumbs by regularly vacuuming, removing trash, and storing food in the fridge or containers with locking lids.
  • Remove areas of standing water in your yard and fix leaky pipes and fixtures in your home.
  • ​Get rid of fallen trees, tree stumps, and excess woodpiles from your yard where ants, especially Carpenter ants, could nest.
  • ​Seal cracks in the foundation of your home, install door sweeps, and make sure weatherstripping is around windows and doors to help keep ants out of your house.

Carpenter ants, larger than most ants (1/4-1/2 inch), excavate wood to build nests, leaving behind frass. They prefer moist, decaying wood and can threaten home structures if not managed.

Regular ants, about 1/8 inch long and can vary in color, nest in pavement cracks, trees and/or soil and are nuisances in homes. Unlike Carpenter ants, regular ants do not excavate through wood.

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Ants primarily nest outdoors but will also nest indoors as well. Their favorite nesting sites vary with their species.

  • Carpenter ants prefer to nest in open sunny areas like parks, yards, and golf courses.
  • Odorous house ants prefer to nest in shallow soil beneath stones, boards, logs, mulch, and debris.
  • Pavement ants' nest in the damp soil next to sidewalks, driveways, foundations, and spaces in masonry walls.

As ants move around your yard searching for food and water sources or if the weather becomes too harsh, ants will move indoors through spaces they find in our home’s exterior. Once inside, they nest in wooden structures, walls voids, and insulation.

  • Food Sources: Leftover crumbs, spills, and improperly stored food can attract ants into your home.
  • Moisture: Leaky pipes, damp areas, and standing water provide the perfect environment for ants to thrive.
  • Entry Points: Cracks in walls, gaps in windows, and open doors offer easy access for ants to invade.
  • Outdoor Vegetation: Overgrown plants and trees touching your home can serve as bridges for ants.
  • Pet Food: Unattended pet food bowls are a common attraction for ants seeking a quick meal.

  • Ant Trails and Sightings: Have you noticed ants marching in single file across your kitchen counters or office floors? These trails are a clear indication of an infestation. Ants leave behind pheromones to communicate with their colony, making their paths consistent and easy to spot.

  • Nests and Mounds: Look for ant mounds near foundations, sidewalks, or landscaping. Indoors, nests can be hidden in wall voids, behind appliances, or under flooring. Carpenter ants, in particular, can create nests inside wood structures, leading to damage over time.

  • Wood Shavings or Sawdust: If you spot wood shavings near door frames, windows, or baseboards, it could mean carpenter ants are tunneling inside your property. These ants don’t eat wood—they remove it to create nesting spaces.

  • Food Contamination: Ants are attracted to food sources, especially sugary or greasy items. If you find ants in your pantry, on countertops, or near trash bins, it’s time to take action. They can quickly contaminate food supplies, making them a concern for both homes and businesses.

  • Dead Ants or Wings: Finding dead ants or discarded wings around your property may indicate the presence of a colony. Winged ants are reproductive members of the colony and typically emerge during mating season. 

  • Structural Damage: Over time, an untreated ant infestation can lead to visible signs of damage. Bulging walls, hollow sounds in wood, or weakened structures may be caused by carpenter ants creating tunnels within your property.

 

While DIY methods can work to remove a few ants, they are unlikely to fully eliminate the colony. Getting rid of the queen or queens is challenging without the help of a professional. Sealing up cracks around your home is an important step to prevent ants from coming into your home. 

The cost of ant removal by a pest control company can vary widely depending on several factors, including the severity of the infestation, the size of the property, and the specific methods used for treatment.

Ants are frustrating and difficult to get rid of. The best way to eliminate ants from your home with the help of the pest professionals at EM Pest Control. We are a local pest control company committed to excellence and understanding the needs of home and business owners throughout Long Island, Queens, and Brooklyn. We are committed to eliminating ants and other pesky pests and providing our customers with peace of mind.

Getting rid of ants is best done with the help of an experienced professional. In addition to the pest control services at EM Pest Control, the following tips will help you stop ants from getting inside your home or business.
  • Keep lids on trash cans, keep outdoor eating areas free of leftover food, and maintain front yard and backyard.
  • In your home, eliminate their ability to find crumbs by regularly vacuuming, removing trash, and storing food in the fridge or containers with locking lids.
  • Remove areas of standing water in your yard and fix leaky pipes and fixtures in your home.
  • ​Get rid of fallen trees, tree stumps, and excess woodpiles from your yard where ants, especially Carpenter ants, could nest.
  • ​Seal cracks in the foundation of your home, install door sweeps, and make sure weatherstripping is around windows and doors to help keep ants out of your house.
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