Common

Ants infestation treatment

Carpenter, pavement, odorous

Coastal homes attract carpenter ants drawn to softened wood and pavement ants riding sidewalk seams. We trace trails to the colony and treat at the source.

Active season

Mar–Oct

Treatment cycle

Quarterly

Re-treat

Free if needed

How to spot a ants infestation

Frass (fine wood shavings) near sills, decks, and window frames
Winged swarmers gathering at windows in spring
Faint rustling inside damp wall voids and softened trim

Hazards & risks in shore homes

Carpenter ants hollow out moisture-softened shore-house wood for nesting, weakening trim, decks, and framing over time. Pavement ants are a nuisance but signal moisture and entry gaps worth closing.

How Shore Thing eliminates ants

Trace to the colony

We follow trails back to the nest rather than spraying what you see — killing foragers alone never ends it.

Targeted source treatment

Low-toxicity bait and direct treatment at the nest and entry points.

Moisture + exclusion fix

We flag the damp wood and gaps drawing them in so the next colony doesn't move in.