Ant Control in Navarre, FL
Ants are among the most common pest complaints in Navarre — and they're not all the same problem. Fire ants build aggressive mounds throughout Navarre's residential yards and open areas. Ghost ants and odorous house ants invade kitchens through the tiniest gaps. Carpenter ants target moisture-damaged wood in older homes. Understanding which species you're dealing with is the first step to effective control.
Cadenhead Services has been controlling ant populations throughout Santa Rosa County since 1983. We identify the species, locate the colony, and apply the treatment method proven to work for that specific ant.
Ant Species in Navarre
- Fire Ants: Painful stingers, build dome-shaped mounds in yards, playgrounds, and landscaping. Imported fire ants are aggressive and a risk to children and pets.
- Ghost Ants: Tiny, pale-colored ants found in kitchens and bathrooms. Highly adaptable, multiple queens, difficult to eliminate with store-bought sprays.
- Carpenter Ants: Large black ants excavating moisture-damaged wood. Common in wood around decks, windows, and roof eaves in older Navarre homes.
- White-Footed Ants: Common in Florida, form large colonies, found in wall voids and landscaping.
Our Ant Control Methods
We match the treatment to the species: granular broadcast bait and individual mound treatments for fire ants, targeted gel bait for kitchen species, liquid perimeter barrier for prevention, and void treatments for structural-nesting ants. One treatment doesn't fit all ants — that's why we start with proper identification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does ant control in Navarre?
Cadenhead Services / DontBugMe — (850) 682-4333. Serving Navarre and Santa Rosa County since 1983.
Why do store sprays not work long-term?
Most store sprays are repellents that scatter the colony without eliminating it. Professional bait products let ants carry the active ingredient back to the queen and brood, collapsing the entire colony.
How do I know if I have carpenter ants?
Look for large (1/4–1/2 inch), black ants around window frames, deck boards, and roof eaves. You may find frass (coarse sawdust) below their galleries. Call us for an inspection.
Can you treat fire ants without harming my lawn?
Yes. Granular baits are safe for turf and are broadcast across the lawn for comprehensive fire ant control without spot-treating every mound.
Service Areas Near Navarre
We also serve Gulf Breeze, Milton, Pace, Fort Walton Beach, Pensacola, and throughout Santa Rosa County.
Get rid of ants for good. Call (850) 682-4333. Family-owned since 1983.
