Ants
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Blue Sky ant control — Serving Phoenix metro
Ant Control in Arizona
Many species of ants live in Arizona and that makes ant control all the more important in the Phoenix area. Ants get the wonderful distinction of being one of the top nuisance pests in Phoenix, Arizona. Ants can find their way onto and into your home.
20k+ happy customers
Our Approach To Ants
Guided by science. Perfected through experience.
1
Inspect
Our experts perform thorough inspections to identify the species of ant and mound locations, laying the groundwork for a targeted ant control plan.
2
Protect
Controlling ants requires a smart strategy. Our comprehensive approach includes multiple methods.
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3
Report
After each visit, we provide a full report... what we found, what treatments were applied, and practical steps you can take to keep ants at bay.
4
Support
If ants reappear between visits, we're just a call away. We'll handle it at no extra charge because your comfort and peace of mind are our top priorities.
We’ll stop the ant parade.
Sarah Vidales
"My ant issue was resolved in the first visit. My technician Derrick provided exceptional customer service and did a great job explaining everything."
Renee Welch
"Blue Sky takes wonderful care of our property. Ray is friendly, knowledgeable and excited, just like me, with my interesting desert creatures. I don’t worry about ants, spiders, scorpions, tarantulas or other creeping bugs. Thanks Ray!"
Tisha Romero
"Blue sky is always friendly! They handle our entire 2.5 acre property and are always there for us if we have seasonal intruders between services :) Xavier came out today and gave me some great info about their products and getting rid of ants!"
$50 OFF Your Initial Ant Service
Offer valid when you start any Blue Sky 365 ant program.
What Causes Ant Issues?
The cause of ant infestations is warm weather, food, shelter, and water. Our homes and businesses often provide the last three. Combine this with Arizona’s hot climate and seasonal monsoon rains, and it becomes the perfect environment for ants to thrive.
Ants seek out water, especially in dry conditions. Fix leaks, eliminate standing water, and avoid overwatering landscaping near structures.
Keep landscaping trimmed, clear debris, and store trash in sealed containers. Ants nest in soil, mulch, and cracks in pavement, so regular upkeep helps reduce their habitat.
Check for gaps around doors, windows, and utility penetrations. Use caulk or weather stripping to block access points and prevent ants from entering your home or business.
Ants are highly adaptable, and many species have large, hidden colonies. Consistent service from a pest professional is the most effective way to keep infestations under control.
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Common Ants in Arizona
Tetramorium immigrans
Pavement Ant
Common in urban areas, especially around sidewalks, driveways, and building foundations.
Low – They do not pose significant health risks but can be a nuisance when they invade indoors.
Small (2.5–4 mm), dark brown to black in color, with parallel lines on the head and thorax. In the Phoenix area, they tend to be a darker color or black.
Prefers sandy or gravelly soil, often nesting in cracks of pavement or between slabs. Indoors, they forage for food crumbs and grease.
Omnivorous, feeding on sweets, proteins, and grease. Known to engage in territorial battles with other ant colonies.
Pavement ants create small mounds of displaced soil near nest entrances, often mistaken for dirt piles.
Brachymyrmex patagonicus
Dark Rover Ant
Increasingly common in urban areas, particularly in the warmer months.
Low – A nuisance pest but not harmful.
Tiny (1.5–2 mm), dark brown to black, with short antennae.
Nests in soil, under mulch, or inside wall voids. Frequently found near light sources.
Forages for sweets and proteins, often creating visible trails indoors and outdoors.
Their colonies are often overlooked due to their tiny size but can become persistent if left unchecked.
Dorymyrmex insanus
Pyramid Ant
Common in desert environments and urban areas, particularly near dry, sandy soil.
Low – They are harmless to humans and rarely enter homes.
Small (2–3 mm), with a distinctive pyramid-shaped bump on the thorax. Usually black or black and red in color.
Nests in soil, often under rocks or debris. Colonies are typically small and inconspicuous.
Predominantly scavengers, feeding on dead insects and honeydew from aphids. Rarely seen indoors.
Their unique pyramid-shaped thorax makes them easy to identify among other ant species.
Pogonomyrmex spp.
Harvester Ant
Common in desert and rural areas, less frequent in urban environments.
High – Their sting is painful and can cause allergic reactions.
Large (5–12 mm), reddish-brown with a robust build.
Nests in open, sandy areas, often marked by large, cleared circles devoid of vegetation.
Forages for seeds, creating visible trails. Aggressive when their nest is disturbed.
Harvester ants are known for collecting and storing seeds, which they process for food.
Tapinoma sessile
Odorous House Ant
Common indoors and outdoors, particularly during hot weather when they invade homes searching for water.
Low – Harmless but can contaminate food.
Small (2.5–3 mm), dark brown to black, and emit a rotten coconut-like odor when crushed.
Nests in wall voids, under sinks, or near moisture indoors. Outdoors, they nest under rocks, logs, or debris.
Opportunistic foragers with a strong preference for sweets like sugar and syrup. Can establish large colonies with multiple queens.
Known as "sugar ants," they can relocate their colonies quickly when disturbed.
Ant Problems?
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