Ant Exterminator & Control in Port Monmouth, NJ 07758

Whether you have little black ants (otherwise known as odorous or sugar ants), carpenter ants, or any other type of ant, Anchor can exterminate and control ants in your home or business. We'll get rid of them for good with our guaranteed services.

If you are wondering how ants got into your home, ants typically enter through tiny cracks, looking for food or water. If you have a nest of ants anywhere near your home, you are open to an ant infestation. Some ant colonies can grow as large as 500,000 ants, and they have no problem moving if they feel it’s necessary. This is why DIY ant exterminations don’t typically work since they don’t account for the hundreds of thousands of ants you can’t see.

Ants are some of the smallest and most common pests, and they typically go unnoticed until you have an infestation in your home. While there are plenty of DIY products and in-store remedies to help you get rid of ants, the most effective method of elimination and prevention is hiring professionals who specialize in pest control.

If you see little black ants or large ants in your home, keeping areas clean, sealing entry points, and addressing moisture issues can help. For persistent problems, professional pest control is often the best solution.

There are a few different kinds of ants in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The most common ants include;

• Odorous House Ants (sugar ants or household ants): These are identified as small, dark brown or black ants that get their name from the rotten coconut smell when crushed. Attracted to moisture, these ants are found indoors and outdoors, typically invading kitchens and bathrooms. While they don’t pose any health risks, they can contaminate food and should be avoided altogether. Although odorous house ants are found throughout the United States, they are New Jersey and Pennsylvania's #1 ant problem. 

• Pavement Ants: Brown to black ants often seen near sidewalks, driveways, and foundations. Although pavement ants prefer to live outside near sidewalks or the patio in your backyard, they do venture inside looking for food. Whether your pavement ant infestation is in your basement or your yard, it can be difficult to treat on your own, especially during mating. Pavement ants may sting if they feel threatened. 

• Carpenter Ants: Large black ants that burrow into wood. Carpenter ants can cause structural and cosmetic damage to a home as they are attracted to decaying or damp wood. A carpenter ant colony may grow within the walls of your home before you notice any damage. 

• Pharaoh Ants: Tiny yellowish ants known for invading homes and being hard to eliminate. Pharaoh ants are notorious in the pest control community as being some of the most difficult ants to control due to their small size and persistent nature. Pharaoh ants can spread disease and cause a variety of health issues. 

• Acrobat Ants: Acrobat ants are small, light brown to black ants known for their distinctive heart-shaped abdomens, which they can raise over their heads when threatened — like an "acrobatic" pose, hence their name. They’re typically 1/8 inch long and often nest in moist or decaying wood, tree stumps, and sometimes inside homes, especially where there’s water damage.  These ants forage for sweets and proteins, and while they don’t cause structural damage like carpenter ants, they sometimes strip insulation from wires and can bite if disturbed. It could indicate moisture issues or other wood-nesting pests nearby if you notice them indoors.

The good news? Getting rid of ants in your home or business is simpler than you think! Anchor Pest Control offers a range of services to eliminate active ant infestations and prevent them from coming back. Let us help protect your home and keep it looking great!

To eliminate ants, check out our Pest Protect 365 services. We offer guaranteed coverage and elimination of ants with our Pest Protect Basic, Pest Protect 365 Premium, and All-inclusive services. (Plus, we've also got you covered for 40 insects!)

We also offer guaranteed Household Ants and Carpenter Ant services. Check out our online shop for fast, easy, guaranteed ant removal service. 

And now, for the most pressing question of all… how much will it cost to get rid of an existing ant infestation? 

Pest control companies typically charge between $500 and $2,500, with most people paying around $1,300 on average. You may notice this is a rather extensive range in pricing – why is that? Ant removal can vary so greatly in price due to the inherent broadness of the type of ant, such as carpenter ants vs. household ants. It can also vastly differ depending on the level of service provided and the size of your home. 

At Anchor, we've got you covered with our Pest Protect 365 services. These services also offer year-round protection from many pests, including ants, stinging insects, mice, cockroaches, millipedes, centipedes, spiders, earwigs, silverfish, and more. To learn more about our Pest Protect 365 services, fill out the form on this page or give us a call at 1-888-623-BUGS (2847).

We also offer a one-time service to eliminate ants with a 30-day guarantee that can be conveniently purchased online, and prices start at $375 for household ants and $400 for carpenter ants. 

Step 1:
Don't panic; we've got a guaranteed solution!

Step 2:
Call Anchor Pest Control or fill out the form on this page.

Step 3:
Our pest experts will perform a thorough, FREE, no-obligation inspection of your home. We will identify the ant access points and create a customized plan to remove them and keep them out.

Step 4:
We will eliminate the ants and prevent them from returning. For year-round coverage, check out our Pest Protect 365 services or order service online.