Carpenter Ants
Very common in Ohio homes. Usually the large, shiny black ants — half an inch or more — though some are smaller and reddish-brown. They nest in wood and colonies can reach 2,000 to 3,000 workers.
Ant Control
Ant Control That
Ant Control That
Gets to the Colony.
Carpenter ants, pavement ants and odorous house ants — we find where they're coming from and rid your home of them for good. Serving the Cleveland & Akron area.
- Same-Day Appointments Usually Available
- 100% Free Inspection
- 6-Month Warranty
- Licensed & Insured
What We Treat
The ants we see most in Northeast Ohio
Three species cause most of the ant calls we get. Each nests and forages differently, so each gets a different treatment.
Pavement Ants
Small brown to black ants, about 3mm long, that often nest under the foundation and wander inside looking for sweets. A single nest can hold as many as 10,000 workers.
Odorous House Ants
Tiny dark-brown ants, about 1/8 inch, named for the rotten-coconut smell they give off when crushed. They nest outdoors under mulch and stones, and indoors in warm, moist wall voids.
Learn More
Ant species in detail
Why Ants Keep Coming Back
Stop them where they start
A few ants in the kitchen usually means a nest outside with foragers coming in for food. Winged swarmers indoors, or ants in large numbers day after day, usually means they are nesting inside the house.
That is why we start by locating the colony. Treating the trail you can see only removes the ants you can see.
- Locate the source We track foraging trails back to the nest, indoors or out.
- Seal the way in Cracks and gaps in exterior walls are how outdoor colonies get inside.
- Treat and create a barrier We treat the nest and put down a protective barrier to stop foragers coming back.
Our Process
Our process to get rid of ants
Getting started is simple. Schedule a 100% free inspection and we'll take care of the problem.
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Consult
Reach out for a 100% free consultation for your home or business. We assess your property and build a plan that works best for it.
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Schedule
We find a time that fits your schedule. Same-day appointments are usually available when the problem is urgent.
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Exterminate
Our licensed technicians treat the interior and exterior of your home, then follow up as needed to make sure the pests are gone.
Reviews
What our customers say
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FAQ
Ant control questions
Winged ants are swarmers — males and females leaving an established colony to start a new one. Swarmers indoors, or large numbers of workers every day, usually mean the colony is nesting inside the house rather than outdoors.
Carpenter ants nest in wood, and they are one of the most common pests in Ohio homes. If you are seeing large black ants inside, especially in spring, call us for a free inspection so we can find the nest.
Yes. iDeal Pest Control backs all of its services with a minimum 6-month warranty. If pests come back within the warranty period, return visits are at no additional cost.
Same-day appointments are usually available. Call our Northfield office at (330) 468-6030 or our Medina office at (234) 802-4266 and we'll give you our first available time.