Professional Ant Control & Ant Exterminators

Eliminating Ants From Your Home

They may be small, but ants can cause big problems — including an estimated $20 million in property damage across Canada every year. Left unchecked, they can compromise your home’s structure, contaminate food, and even pose health risks. Most DIY treatments only target the ants you can see. To stop the colony at its source, you need a professional ant exterminator who understands how ants behave and how to get rid of them for good.

Why Ant Control Matters

Ants aren’t just annoying; they can be destructive, contaminate food, and be unsanitary. Some species have the potential to transmit diseases, and others, such as fire ants, are vicious and deadly, making them a threat to your health. The longer they stick around, the harder they are to eliminate. And some species, like the Carpenter, European fire, and Pharaoh ants, are notoriously difficult to get rid of. Don’t wait. Talk to an Orkin ant exterminator today.

Health Risks

• Stings & Reactions: Some ants bite or sting, causing painful welts, inflammation and even headaches or cramps in some people, particularly the European fire ant. The stings are fatal.
• Food Contamination: Ants swarm food sources. Consuming ant-contaminated food can cause gastrointestinal discomfort. Disposal and replacement of contaminated food can be costly.

Property Damage

• Structural Issues: Carpenter ants tunnel through beams, walls and window frames, compromising the structure of your home from the inside out.
• Outdoor Impact: Ant nests in your yard can damage lawns, gardens and landscaping. Fire ants, such as the European fire ant, make it impossible for you to use your outdoor spaces—yards, gardens, and swimming pools —and they devalue property.
• Growing Colonies: Some ants, such as fire ants, carpenter ants, and pharaoh ants, are difficult to control due to the complexity of their colonies and behaviour. Their colonies multiply quickly and are hard to locate, making infestations harder to control without expert help.

Helpful Resources

How to Get Rid of Carpenter Ants in the House

Flying Ants: Why Do They Fly

Ants: It’s Your Home, Not Theirs

Ants Frequently Asked Questions

How to Distinguish Red Ants from Black Ants

Why Choose Orkin Canada for Ant Control?

Getting rid of ants isn’t as easy as it sounds. Our expert ant exterminators use an Integrated Ant Management program that is effective, eco-conscious methods to eliminate ants and prevent their return.

• Expert Care For Your Home: Local Orkin Pros receive advanced training, backed by Ph.D. entomologists and leading experts, to deliver proven ant control solutions.
• Smarter, Greener Ant Control: We offer modern, targeted solutions that protect your family and the environment, with options tailored to your specific infestation.
• If Ants Return, So Do We: Your ant problem is our priority. We’ll re-treat—at no extra cost. Not happy? We’ll refund your service payment.*
• 72+ years of trust: We’ve protected Canadian families and businesses since 1952.

*Subject to certain terms and conditions

Frequently Asked Ant Treatment Questions

How does Orkin Canada get rid of ants on my property?

Before your Orkin Pro starts your ant program, he/she will inspect the situation in order to positively identify the type of ants i.e.  species. This is done to ensure that not only will the correct solution be implemented, but also that the particular attractant drawing ants to your property is identified.

What treatment options does Orkin Canada offer when treating for ants? 

The solutions used to solve your issue depends upon the ant species and extent of the problem. There are a variety of solutions available for your ant issue. These can include everything from bait and dust solutions, occasional spraying or a combination of the different options.

Can the treatment options be harmful towards me and/or my family?

Every option has the potential to be harmful if it is not applied according to label requirements. However, your Orkin Pro is well experienced with all solutions used within Orkin Canada’s ant program. You can rest easy knowing that your knowledgeable Orkin Pro will safely implement any solutions in order to manage your ant problem.

How can I ensure ants will not come back? 

To stop ants from coming into the house, you first need to determine why they are there. Food, water and shelter are what attract them to your property. Here are a few simple things you can do to prevent nesting and keep ants away from your house: clean up food crumbs and spills, store food properly in tight closing containers — especially sweet foods, and seal cracks and crevices in walls, baseboards, subflooring and walkways.

Dealing With Stubborn Carpenter Ants? We Can Help!

Carpenter ants are some of the most frustrating ant species to deal with on your own. They nest in moist woods such as within porches, windows, and inside roofing. While they feed on other insects, they are not fun to have around, entering through cracks and other openings or via branches that rest on the roof. Capable of chewing through wood almost like a termite when building their nests or tunnelling, they can be a nuisance. Our services at Orkin Canada not only mitigate the survival of carpenter ant colonies but also can prevent future infestations from occurring.