Ant Photos

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A large number of ants swarming over a loose soil mound at the base of a wooden fence post and trailing up a textured gray wall, with a metal downspout and dry grass nearby.

At this McKinney home, ants had built a loose soil mound in the corner between a wooden fence post and the wall, with a heavy trail of ants climbing the brick. Our tech inspected the colony and treated the mound and the surrounding trail area to knock back the activity before the ants could move … Read more

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Close view of a fire ant mound in dark garden mulch, with sandy soil covered in reddish brown ants and some ants climbing onto green shrub leaves.

During a recent visit in McKinney, our tech found an active fire ant mound built into the mulch of a front garden bed. The sandy soil was swarming with fire ants, and some had already climbed onto the leaves of the nearby shrubs. Mounds like this are common in loose mulch, so homeowners should watch … Read more

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An ant mound of loose dark soil built up in the grass along the edge of a concrete sidewalk in a McKinney lawn, with scattered dry leaves nearby.

This photo from a McKinney yard shows an ant mound of fine, loose soil pushed up through the grass right against the sidewalk. Ants often build along concrete edges because the slab holds warmth and shelters the colony, and October weather keeps them active. Our tech documented the mound during the visit so the homeowner … Read more

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Several small acrobat ants with reddish brown bodies and dark abdomens feeding on yellow crumbs scattered across a white window sill below a window frame and screen.

This Plano homeowner found acrobat ants feeding on crumbs along a white window sill. Acrobat ants often enter through small gaps in window frames, especially where moisture has softened wood or caulk. Our tech inspected the window area and treated the entry points and sill to break up the trail.

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A raised sandy fire ant mound with open holes, built up in a patch of green and brown lawn grass.

This photo shows a fire ant mound pushed up through the grass on a McKinney lawn. The sandy mound with open holes is only the entrance to a much larger colony below ground. Treating the nest at the source, not just the visible mound, is how the whole colony is eliminated.

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Commercial office exterior and parking lot during an ant perimeter prevention service on a sunny day in Fairview, Texas.

Exterior of a commercial office in Fairview during an ant perimeter prevention treatment in July. Ants commonly trail along curbs, expansion joints, and landscaped beds, leading to customer complaints and potential food safety concerns. Routine professional service helps stop colonies from establishing and reduces reinfestation around the building.

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Weathered tree stump showing carpenter ant frass and internal galleries in a residential yard, indicating structural wood damage in Fairview, Texas.

Carpenter ant damage is evident on a yard stump in Fairview, with frass and hollowed galleries exposed. Left unchecked, carpenter ants can spread to nearby structures and compromise exterior wood. Professional treatment and removal of the decayed stump are recommended in May to eliminate activity and prevent recurrence.

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Dead winged ants found in bathroom sink during pest inspection in McKinney.

Dead winged ants discovered in a bathroom sink in McKinney, Texas, during a summer pest control inspection. Indicates a possible ant infestation with an active colony nesting indoors. Professional assessment and control recommended to prevent further spread.