Specialized Ant Control in University of California-Santa Barbara, CA

Surface spray kills visible ants but rarely reaches the actual nest, so the trail usually returns within days.

Yes — while they don't eat wood like termites, nesting in structural wood can still cause damage over time if left untreated.

Yes, when placed correctly by a technician, bait stations are designed to keep product contained and inaccessible.

Most trails noticeably decline within one to two weeks as the bait works through the colony.

Fire ants are treated with both immediate mound knockdown and a longer-acting yard-wide approach.

Yes, we use bait placements and monitoring schedules suited to food-service environments and health code requirements.