Before contacting a pest control company
Health Canada distinguishes several ant types and notes that carpenter ants can damage wood. Ants outdoors do not always require treatment. Identification and the location of activity matter before selecting an intervention.
Information to prepare
- Note where ants travel: counters, windows, a deck or wooden structures.
- Explain when you first noticed them and whether the issue returns seasonally.
- Ask the company how to share a photo to help with identification.
Questions to compare quotes
- Which species do you suspect, and how will you confirm it?
- Will the inspection look for a nest or conditions encouraging ant activity?
- Which areas does the service cover, and how will you evaluate the outcome?
For business checks and details to request in writing, read our pest control guide.
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