Ant extermination on the South Shore
Targeted elimination of carpenter ant, pharaoh and pavement ant colonies. Treatment safe for family and pets, optional follow-up available.
Carpenter ants are one of the main structural threats to wood-framed homes in Quebec. They do not transmit disease, but they tunnel through damp wood, weakening framing over time. On the South Shore we also see pharaoh ants (honey-colored, problematic in kitchens) and pavement ants (under slabs, in cracks). KZ Extermination identifies the species, locates the parent colony, then eliminates the queen — without that, the problem keeps coming back.
Client preparation guide — ants
Signs of infestation
How to tell if you have them
These indicators appear first. Visible presence during the day almost always signals an established infestation.
- Small piles of sawdust (frass) near baseboards or window frames
- Cracking sounds in walls, especially at night
- Winged ants (reproductive males) emerging from interior cracks in spring
- Trails of worker ants along countertops or building exterior
- Wood that sounds hollow when tapped
Why act
Risks and consequences
- 1Structural weakening of joists, beams and framing
- 2Costly damage not covered by most home insurance
- 3Food contamination (pharaoh ants in kitchens)
- 4Exponential multiplication if the parent colony is ignored
Our treatment
Professional method, structured protocol
Our approach has three steps: (1) full interior and exterior inspection to locate the parent colony and satellites, (2) targeted treatment with professional baits that workers carry back to the queen, and (3) exterior perimeter treatment to prevent re-infestation. A 30-day follow-up can be scheduled on request. Our products are low-toxicity and Health Canada approved.
Prevention
Prevent their return
- Seal cracks in foundation and around windows
- Trim branches touching the house
- Repair any leaks or damp wood inside
- Keep firewood 5+ metres from the house
- Clean up crumbs and sugary liquids quickly
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- Certified IPM method, Health Canada approved products
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