Ants are small, but they can create a monumental mess in your building or home. Bug Masters provides state-of-the-art ant control solutions that strike at the source—not the surface. Our Virginia Beach-based experts identify the species, locate the colony, and implement long-term solutions that keep ants away for life. No more lines in the kitchen or building damage. When you demand real results, trust the local experts who know how to bug it up right.
We know the frustration of ants at Bug Masters. Whether they're marching along your kitchen counter or forming colonies near your foundation, these pesky invaders can cause massive problems. Our ant control process is a multi-step process that's designed to eliminate them at the source and keep them from coming back.
We start with a thorough walk-through to locate working ant trails, nests, points of entry, and food and water sources. Our professionals inspect kitchens, bathrooms, exterior walls, and landscapes to identify how and why the ants are entering your home.
Not all ants are equal—their jobs vary; some develop satellite colonies, others dig deep underground. We identify the species of ant (like odorous house ants, pavement ants, or carpenter ants) so that we know the optimal treatment plan and approach for the future.
We use non-repellent treatments, bait systems, and perimeter sprays to reach active ants and find the colony. The objective isn't to kill ants that you can see—it's to break up the whole colony, including the queen, for long-term control.
We find cracks, crevices, and openings that ants use to gain access to your home or business. While we treat, we also offer recommendations on how to seal these openings to reduce future intrusions.
We provide useful prevention tips—such as storing food in airtight seals, reducing moisture, and vacuuming up crumbs—to discourage ants. If required, we return for follow-ups to monitor progress and re-treat where necessary. Tired of ant trails and annoying little bugs? Have Bug Masters bug it up—and take back your space. Call to schedule your inspection today!
Ants are small but persistent invaders. A single ant is no problem—until you see a line of them taking over your kitchen or patio. Early detection of ant activity gives you your best opportunity of preventing the infestation from spiraling out of control.
These are the most typical symptoms you might have an ant issue:
If you notice a trail of ants marching steadily along your countertops, walls, or floors, it is likely that you have a colony nearby. Ants deposit a pheromone trail to lead the rest to a food source, and trails therefore are an enormous red flag.
Certain species of ants, including pavement ants, make tiny sand or dirt piles in house, patio, driveway, or sidewalk cracks. They are usually close to entry points, like cracks around the foundation or baseboards.
Discovering ants within your home—especially in the kitchen or pantry—is a definite sign. If ants appear regularly, even after you've cleaned spills or crumbs, they've likely set up a base camp somewhere in the vicinity.
In severe cases of widespread infestations, you can hear a faint rustling sound coming from within your walls. This can be caused by massive colonies of ants traveling through insulation or cavities' areas, especially by carpenter ants.
Carpenter ants tunnel into wood to form nesting tunnels. If you notice wood shavings in thin piles or knock on wood and notice the sound of emptiness, you may have more than annoying ants in your life—it may be in the form of structural damage.
Appearance of winged ants (also known as swarmers) inside is a definite sign of a mature colony. Winged ants are reproductive ants that are dispatched to establish new nests. Misconstrued as termites, winged ants usually emerge in warmer months. If you notice any of these, don't wait.
Bug Masters has the gear and know-how to identify the species, locate the colony, and put a halt to the invasion—fast.
Little Insects, Big Problems
Ants are among the most common pests infesting homes and businesses. Although they are small, they can be very damaging once they find colonies around or in your structure. It is through learning the ways and habits of ants that you will always be a step ahead.
Some ant colonies have thousands—even hundreds of thousands—of members. Colonies are made up of worker ants, drones, and one or more queens that reproduce.
Ants are excellent foragers. If a worker finds food, it departs leaving a pheromone smell trail behind, which other ants follow to the source in straight lines of marching insects, which you will see often.
Even the most sealed building will have tiny crevices and cracks where ants can enter. Baseboards, plumbing entrance lines, windowsills, and even electrical outlets are common entry points.
All ants are not alike. Carpenter ants tunnel in wood and can actually damage buildings structurally. Odorous house ants will eat sweet stuff and give off a very offensive, extremely foul smell if you crush them.
Squashing a cluster of ants won't kill the colony. It occurs largely out of sight, and if the queen herself is still alive and kicking, she'll keep producing more workers.
Kitchens, bathrooms, and basements are ant sanctuaries since they provide food and water. The presence of a few crumbs or a minor leak can be enough to draw them in. Ant problems don't resolve themselves—if you see one ant, there are likely more hiding somewhere.
Bug-Masters can identify which kind of ant you have and use targeted treatments to eliminate them for good.
We know the frustration of ants at Bug Masters. Whether they're marching along your kitchen counter or forming colonies near your foundation, these pesky invaders can cause massive problems. Our ant control process is a multi-step process that's designed to eliminate them at the source and keep them from coming back.
We start with a thorough walk-through to locate working ant trails, nests, points of entry, and food and water sources. Our professionals inspect kitchens, bathrooms, exterior walls, and landscapes to identify how and why the ants are entering your home.
Not all ants are equal—their jobs vary; some develop satellite colonies, others dig deep underground. We identify the species of ant (like odorous house ants, pavement ants, or carpenter ants) so that we know the optimal treatment plan and approach for the future.
We use non-repellent treatments, bait systems, and perimeter sprays to reach active ants and find the colony. The objective isn't to kill ants that you can see—it's to break up the whole colony, including the queen, for long-term control.
We find cracks, crevices, and openings that ants use to gain access to your home or business. While we treat, we also offer recommendations on how to seal these openings to reduce future intrusions.
We provide useful prevention tips—such as storing food in airtight seals, reducing moisture, and vacuuming up crumbs—to discourage ants. If required, we return for follow-ups to monitor progress and re-treat where necessary. Tired of ant trails and annoying little bugs? Have Bug Masters bug it up—and take back your space. Call to schedule your inspection today!
Ants are small but persistent invaders. A single ant is no problem—until you see a line of them taking over your kitchen or patio. Early detection of ant activity gives you your best opportunity of preventing the infestation from spiraling out of control.
These are the most typical symptoms you might have an ant issue:
If you notice a trail of ants marching steadily along your countertops, walls, or floors, it is likely that you have a colony nearby. Ants deposit a pheromone trail to lead the rest to a food source, and trails therefore are an enormous red flag.
Certain species of ants, including pavement ants, make tiny sand or dirt piles in house, patio, driveway, or sidewalk cracks. They are usually close to entry points, like cracks around the foundation or baseboards.
Discovering ants within your home—especially in the kitchen or pantry—is a definite sign. If ants appear regularly, even after you've cleaned spills or crumbs, they've likely set up a base camp somewhere in the vicinity.
In severe cases of widespread infestations, you can hear a faint rustling sound coming from within your walls. This can be caused by massive colonies of ants traveling through insulation or cavities' areas, especially by carpenter ants.
Carpenter ants tunnel into wood to form nesting tunnels. If you notice wood shavings in thin piles or knock on wood and notice the sound of emptiness, you may have more than annoying ants in your life—it may be in the form of structural damage.
Appearance of winged ants (also known as swarmers) inside is a definite sign of a mature colony. Winged ants are reproductive ants that are dispatched to establish new nests. Misconstrued as termites, winged ants usually emerge in warmer months. If you notice any of these, don't wait.
Bug Masters has the gear and know-how to identify the species, locate the colony, and put a halt to the invasion—fast.
Little Insects, Big Problems
Ants are among the most common pests infesting homes and businesses. Although they are small, they can be very damaging once they find colonies around or in your structure. It is through learning the ways and habits of ants that you will always be a step ahead.
Some ant colonies have thousands—even hundreds of thousands—of members. Colonies are made up of worker ants, drones, and one or more queens that reproduce.
Ants are excellent foragers. If a worker finds food, it departs leaving a pheromone smell trail behind, which other ants follow to the source in straight lines of marching insects, which you will see often.
Even the most sealed building will have tiny crevices and cracks where ants can enter. Baseboards, plumbing entrance lines, windowsills, and even electrical outlets are common entry points.
All ants are not alike. Carpenter ants tunnel in wood and can actually damage buildings structurally. Odorous house ants will eat sweet stuff and give off a very offensive, extremely foul smell if you crush them.
Squashing a cluster of ants won't kill the colony. It occurs largely out of sight, and if the queen herself is still alive and kicking, she'll keep producing more workers.
Kitchens, bathrooms, and basements are ant sanctuaries since they provide food and water. The presence of a few crumbs or a minor leak can be enough to draw them in. Ant problems don't resolve themselves—if you see one ant, there are likely more hiding somewhere.
Bug-Masters can identify which kind of ant you have and use targeted treatments to eliminate them for good.
