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How Much Does It Cost To Get Rid Of Ants?

Ant Extermination Prices


There are over 12,000 species of ants in the world! For practical purposes, the ants that we come into contact with can be simplified into two categories – those that eat wood and those that eat food. Ants can contaminate food; they can also eat you out of house and home, figuratively speaking, by eating the framing inside your walls. If you see one indoors you can bet there’s more where you can’t see.

Some of the most common ants found in homes will feed on and contaminate food, including starches, meats, fats, and sweets. Other types, such as carpenter ants, tend to build nests in homes behind moldings, baseboards, countertops, and similar places. They are especially attracted to structures with decaying or moisture damaged wood.

Ants are not an easy pest to eliminate. If the nest is not treated and the queen is not killed, the colony lives on. For awhile you may see little to no ants, but in many cases the ants return. It is critical to know what type of ant problem you have and determine the location of the nest.

Getting Rid of Ants

A common mistake when it comes to an ant problem is that most people see it as a Do-It-Yourself job. It may be so that there are a large number of ant baits, poisons, and insecticides available to consumers. But, the overall success rates and safety (especially if you have pets or children) is highly questionable.

Home ant extermination products such as aerosols, dusts, granules, and bait systems will cost anywhere from $5 to $90.

Pest Control Services

The number and type of treatments may vary according to the square footage of the affected area and the composition of the structure. Many people choose to sign up for a quarterly or annual service agreement. It can take care of a current infestation and help to avoid future problems.

Ant Extermination Average Costs

  • Annual services can cost on average from $350 to $700
  • Quarterly service plans – typically, on average, entail an initial service fee $50 to $150 for the initial visit and then $60 to $100 for each subsequent service.
  • The average one time visit can range from $150 to $300 and should come with a guarantee.

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