Ant Control & Exterminator on Long Island

Ants keep coming back? Let’s find out where they’re coming from.

Servicing Nassau County | Western Suffolk County

You wipe down the counter, spray the trail, and a few days later they’re back. When that keeps happening, there’s more to investigate than the ants crossing your kitchen.

At EM Pest Control, we inspect the activity, identify the ant, and recommend treatment based on what we find. We serve homes and businesses throughout Nassau County and nearby Western Suffolk communities.

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Carpenter Ants: Larger Ants That Deserve a Closer Look

Large black ants—or black and reddish ants—inside your home may be carpenter ants. They excavate wood to build nests, often in moisture-affected areas. Finding them doesn’t automatically mean your home has damage, but recurring activity is worth investigating.

Odorous House Ants: Trails Around Food and Water

Homeowners sometimes call these “sugar ants” when they find them around sweets, counters, or sinks. Odorous house ants can also appear in bathrooms and other areas with moisture. We inspect their trails and nesting possibilities to determine the treatment approach.

Pavement Ants: Small Ants Finding Their Way Inside

Seeing little black or brown ants near your floors, foundation, or kitchen? Pavement ants are one possibility. They commonly nest beneath pavement, concrete slabs, and along foundations, entering through small gaps while searching for food.

Why Identification Matters

Treating the wrong species can push colonies deeper into the structure or cause ants to relocate. Different ants respond differently to baiting, non-repellent treatments, and exterior strategies. Misidentifying ants can make the problem worse and delay effective control.

Not sure whether you’re dealing with flying ants or termites? Read our guide on how to tell flying ants from termites.

Signs of an Ant Infestation

A few ants passing through aren’t the same as a problem that keeps returning. Here are signs worth paying attention to:

Little black ants returning to your kitchen or bathroom. Seeing them around the same counter, sink, or pet bowl each day can point to an established food or water source.
Ant trails coming through small openings. Watch where ants emerge around windows, baseboards, doors, and plumbing. Those routes help us investigate where they’re coming from.
Flying ants appearing indoors. Repeated sightings or a sudden group of winged ants deserve a closer look. Save a specimen or take a photo so we can distinguish ants from termite swarmers.
Larger ants accompanied by wood debris. Recurring carpenter ant activity near damp wood, especially with coarse shavings or debris, may indicate a nearby nesting area.

You don’t have to locate the colony before calling. Showing us where the activity keeps happening gives us a useful place to start.

How EM Pest Control Handles Your Ant Problem

EM Pest Control technician performing exterior treatment around a home's window

Inspect & Identify

We identify the ants and inspect the affected areas inside and outside your property. We trace trails and check entry points, moisture sources, and nesting areas to determine where the activity is coming from.
Target the Colony

We select and apply treatment based on the ant species and inspection findings. Our treatments include professional ant baits, non-repellent applications, and targeted crack-and-crevice treatments to address the colony behind the activity.
Address Entry Points & Attractants

We show you where ants are entering and identify conditions supporting them, including leaks, accessible food, and vegetation touching the building. We explain which corrections are needed to help prevent recurring activity.
Monitor & Follow Through

We check for remaining ant activity, evaluate treatment results, and adjust treatment where needed. We explain what to expect after treatment and provide clear instructions to support the results.

What You Can Do Before Your Inspection

You don’t have to track ants through the house or pull anything apart. A few observations can help:

Note where they appear. A particular window, cabinet, or room gives us somewhere to begin.
Take a clear photo. If possible, save a specimen for identification.
Tell us what you’ve used. Include store-bought sprays, bait stations, or previous professional treatments.
Reduce accessible food and water. Wipe up spills, secure food, and address leaks where practical.

Before applying more DIY products, contact us to discuss what you’re seeing.

Why Choose EM Pest Control?

Family-Owned in Uniondale

We’ve served Long Island homes and businesses for more than 10 years. You’re working with a local family whose name stands behind the service.

Licensed & Insured

EM Pest Control is licensed and insured, so you have those credentials to check when choosing who to bring into your home or business.

We Inspect Before We Treat

We identify the pest, where it’s active, and what’s supporting the problem. Those findings guide the treatment we recommend for your property.

No Long-Term Contracts

We offer monthly, every-other-month, and quarterly service based on your property’s needs. There’s no annual commitment, and you can cancel anytime.

Support Between Scheduled Visits

You don’t have to wait until your next appointment to tell us something’s wrong. If a covered pest problem comes up, let us know what you’re seeing and where—we’ll return to address it.

Service for Homes & Businesses

We service homes, restaurants, warehouses, hotels, and multifamily properties. We understand that each setting brings different concerns, and we build service around how your property is used.

BBB Accredited & an NPMA Member

EM Pest Control is a BBB Accredited Business and a member of the National Pest Management Association. Both are part of the professional background you can review before choosing our team.

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Ram B.

New Hyde Park, NY · Google Review

★★★★★

Ines M.

Garden City, NY · Google Review

★★★★★

Extremely pleased with EM pest control. They were very professional, honest, and effective. Our issues with red clover mites in the yard were resolved and we couldn’t be happier. We will be using them for any future needs to come.

Lauren B.

Carle Place, NY · Google Review

★★★★★

Eric and Justin responded quickly as soon as I called, identified my problem right away as Carpenter Bees and quickly resolved my issue . Responded the following week to make sure everything was alright. I would highly recommend.

Mandy B.

Elmont, NY · Google Review

★★★★★

Takes time to make sure the job is done correctly. They arrive on time. Hasle free. Great job Devin!

Joseph P.

Kings Point, NY · Google Review

★★★★★

The team helped us with mosquitoes last year and we hired them again this year. They do a good, thorough job at a reasonable price, and also helped us when other pests became a problem.

Barbara MG.

Farmingdale, NY · Google Review

★★★★★

I was overrun by ants - all sizes, and Eric and Devin came to the rescue. Prompt response, professional, courteous, and I got an education in ant behavior. Great follow up. Reasonably priced. And I got a thank you card in the mail, hand addressed. Class.

Tracey D.

Westbury, NY · Google Review

★★★★★

Excellent Service and affordable!!! I use them for ants and mosquitoes. Devin is extremely thorough, knowledgeable and professional. Unlike other larger companies, they actually do a proper assessment, take their time to make sure a thorough job is done and offer advice on how to help prevent ants and bugs from getting inside your home. Would highly recommend them!

Adam G.

Mineola, NY · Google Review

★★★★★

We called EM Pest Control when we had a mouse problem in our apartment. Eric and Devin came the very next next day and did a thorough inspection to find the entry points and close them up. They were professional, timely and easy to communicate with. They explained whole situation, as well as explained the solutions they used to get rid of and them keep them out. They also offer follow-up appointments to make sure the issue is taken care of.

Courtney Parver

Hicksville, NY · Google Review

★★★★★

We use EM Pest Control for preventative maintenance at my place of business. Even when we have those pesky seasonal pests such as ants or cave crickets, Devin and his team are very responsive and make us feel like valuable customers. They take a proactive approach to pest control which is appreciated. We value our professional working relationship with them. Highly recommend!

Darice Bynoe

East Meadow, NY · Google Review

★★★★★

Exceptional Service — Highly Recommend Devin from EM Pest Control Inc Devin provided outstanding extermination services from start to finish. He arrived on time, conducted a thorough inspection, explaining findings clearly and answering all my questions. His treatment plan was tailored to the issue, efficient, and respectful of my home. What stood out was Devin’s communication: he gave a clear timeline, followed up to confirm results, and offered practical prevention tips I could use going forward. His knowledge and confidence made me feel reassured, and his friendly, courteous manner made the whole experience pleasant. If you want a punctual, skilled, and professional exterminator who cares about results and customer service, I highly recommend Devin from EM Pest Control Inc. I am no longer running scared!

Kalvin Vogt

Freeport, NY · Google Review

★★★★★

Keep up the great work guys I highly recommend EM Pest Control services...A very knowledgeable team of guys in this field of work..

Mark Rosario

Westbury, NY · Google Review

★★★★★

Amazing working they gave great insight on things to look out for definitely appreciate them and recommend as well

Samantha Wang

Manhasset, NY · Google Review

★★★★★

Eric is excellent. Very professional in exterminating. Also very knowledgeable and friendly.

Frank Ferrante

Port Washington, NY · Google Review

★★★★★

Excellent service. Fair and honest price. Took his time to explain and provide everything required. I highly recommend and would call back.

Lee Levinson

Great Neck, NY · Google Review

★★★★★

Devin was great, a pleasure to deal with! I highly recommend this company

Kevin Smolich

Uniondale, NY · Google Review

★★★★★

Eric was fantastic. Professional, cleaned up afterwards, and all in all did a great job!

Mathieu Legendre

Huntington, NY · Google Review

★★★★★

Reasonable price Thank you, great work in a timely manner! Services Hornet & wasp extermination

Maya Kaniel

Great Neck, NY · Google Review

★★★★★

Devin is the best! He’s patient and always comes back when I call!

Wendy Wild

Hicksville, NY · Google Review

★★★★★

I had a great experience with EM Pest Control, especially with Devon, who handled my service. He came by for preventative maintenance and addressed a small ant issue I was starting to notice. He also took care of a few carpenter bee spots outside I was concerned about. Devon was incredibly knowledgeable, explained everything clearly, and answered all my questions with patience. He was also just a pleasure to work with—friendly, professional, and thorough. I really appreciate the peace of mind and would absolutely recommend them!

Kash Naireabillion

Levittown, NY · Google Review

★★★★★

Hello, I’ve used Eric Middleton for exterminating two of my properties. Eric takes his time educating us and communicates well about the pests that are invading our home and what he’s gonna do to treat them. He’s very patient with us and walks around the premises showing us where they may enter. Eric uses kid and pet friendly solutions, which is a plus. Overall, I’m very happy with the results and highly recommend.

Bobby Q

Freeport, NY · Google Review

★★★★★

Thorough service and efficient. Results achieved in A short time. Truly a blessing.

The price depends on the species, the extent of the activity, and the work needed at your property. After inspecting, we explain our recommendation and provide the service price before treatment begins.

Spraying visible ants may leave the colony active. Ants may also continue finding food, moisture, or an entry route. We investigate those factors to help determine why the activity is continuing.

Some activity may decrease within several days, while other situations take longer. The species, nest location, treatment method, and conditions at the property affect the timeline. We explain what to expect for your particular service.

Tell us about children, pets, and any specific concerns before treatment. We explain any preparation, application precautions, and instructions for keeping people and animals away from treated areas.

No. Flying ants and termite swarmers are different insects, although they can look similar. Ants generally have bent antennae, narrow waists, and front wings that are longer than their rear wings. Correct identification is important because termite and ant treatments are very different.

Yes. We provide ant control for commercial properties as well as homes. Let us know the type of business and where activity is occurring so we can discuss the inspection and any access or scheduling needs.

Proudly Serving Nassau County & Western Suffolk

Ant Exterminators on Long Island

Ants keep coming back? Let’s find out where they’re coming from.

Servicing Nassau County | Western Suffolk County

How to Identify Ants in Your Home

Carpenter Ants: Larger Ants That Deserve a Closer Look

Odorous House Ants: Trails Around Food and Water