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Ant Control in Miami, FL

Pet-safe ghost and white-footed ant control for Miami homes

Locally owned ant exterminator serving Miami since 2014, with every product chosen for kid and pet safety.

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Our Ant Control Process for Miami Homes and Condos

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Inspection & Ant Identification

We pin down which ant you have and where it is coming from, since the ghost ants trailing through a Little Havana kitchen behave differently than the white-footed ants building colonies in mature landscaping. In the Brickell high-rises, we also check the shared plumbing lines and wall voids that let ghost ants move between stacked condos.

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Targeted Treatment

For ghost and white-footed ants, we place non-repellent baits that workers carry back to the colony, rather than sprays that just break up the trails. In older homes and condos alike, reaching the satellite nests clears the whole network rather than just one visible line.

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Prevention & Exclusion

We seal the gaps that decades of settling have opened in Miami's older homes, as well as the plumbing penetrations and slider tracks in condo units. We also flag the irrigation and riverside moisture that keep these colonies supplied close to the structure.

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Why Miami's Dense, Older Neighborhoods Draw Ants

Miami's older neighborhoods like Little Havana, Shenandoah, and Allapattah are packed with 1940s-through-1970s wood-frame and block homes whose decades of settling have given ghost ants easy routes into kitchens and bathrooms.

Mature urban landscaping and the moisture along the Miami River and Biscayne Bay support large white-footed ant colonies that trail up walls and foundations. In the Brickell high-rise core, ghost ants travel the shared plumbing lines between stacked condos, so a problem rarely stays in one unit.

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Safe for Kids & Pets

Every treatment we apply is carefully selected to eliminate pests while keeping your children, dogs, cats, and other pets protected. Your family's safety is never an afterthought; it's the foundation of every service we offer.

Why Miami Residents Choose Royal Pest & Termite

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Locally Trusted

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Guarantee + Call-Backs

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4.8 Stars (179 Reviews)

What Miami Residents Say

"The ants disappeared within days of the first treatment."

Just had a No Tent Termite Service completed today. I live in Miramar and wanted to use a local company. I am very satisfied. The process began 2 weeks ago with their Sales Representative Aaron Wilton. I am in sales so I recognize a professional. He was knowledgeable and presented options...
Just had a No Tent Termite Service completed today. I live in Miramar and wanted to use a local company. I am very satisfied. The process began 2 weeks ago with their Sales Representative Aaron Wilton. I am in sales so I recognize a professional. He was knowledgeable and presented options clearly without pressure including attractive payment terms. The 2 techs who preformed the service were Greg and Michael who were polite, through and efficient. I would certainly recommend Royal Pest.

Excellent service! The owner and his crew are professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain the treatment process while answering all of my questions. I highly recommend them.
We recently had our home tented by Royal Pest & Termite, and Chris and his team truly exceeded our expectations. They communicated with us every step of the way and made the entire process smooth and stress‑free. Melissa at the main office was also incredibly helpful and always willing to...
We recently had our home tented by Royal Pest & Termite, and Chris and his team truly exceeded our expectations. They communicated with us every step of the way and made the entire process smooth and stress‑free. Melissa at the main office was also incredibly helpful and always willing to assist. We highly recommend Royal Pest & Termite for any tenting needs.

Chris is great, Aaron is great, Mike is great. Very good company and they take the organic approach to treating your lawn. They always pick up the phone and let you know what’s going on. They are honest and let you know that this will be a process. Can’t complain.
Southwest Ranches property means more bugs, but Royal Pest & Termite keeps termites and ants under control with their quarterly plan. Techs are respectful, thorough, and always on schedule. We've avoided major issues for over a year now. Reliable service for this area.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get rid of ghost ants in my Miami kitchen? 

Ghost ants nest in many small satellite colonies, so spraying the trail you see only splits them into more trails, which is why store products rarely work. In Miami's warm, humid homes, moisture tends to collect around sinks, dishwashers, and counters year-round. Our ghost ant control uses baits that workers carry back to every nest, collapsing the whole network rather than a single line. Reducing indoor moisture and food sources helps the treatment hold.

What are the tiny ants trailing through my older Little Havana home? 

They are most likely ghost ants or other small household ants that exploit the settled cracks and aging penetrations common in Miami's homes from the 1940s through the 1970s. The trails usually run along counters, baseboards, and plumbing lines toward food and water. They are a nuisance rather than a stinging threat, but the colonies grow large if only the surface trail is treated. We identify the species and bait the satellite nests accordingly.

Why do ants spread between units in Brickell condos? 

In a high-rise, ghost ant colonies extend through the shared structure, traveling along plumbing risers, electrical chases, and wall voids that connect stacked units. That is why a problem on one floor often turns up a unit or two away, and why treating only your unit can leave the source in place. The most effective approach addresses the harborage and shared pathways, which is why we coordinate with condo boards and managers when a building-wide source is involved. We can provide service documentation for association records.

Does the Miami River or older landscaping bring more ants? 

It can, because moisture along the Miami River and Biscayne Bay, plus mature landscaping in Miami's established neighborhoods, supports large white-footed ant colonies near homes. Properties near the water or with dense, irrigated plantings tend to see more trailing ants indoors. A perimeter barrier plus attention to where moisture collects against the foundation is the most effective approach for these lots.

Is your ant treatment safe for kids and pets? 

Yes. Pet and child safety is the reason this company exists, so every product and placement is chosen to control ants while keeping your family and animals protected. The business is even named after the owner's dog, which is why that promise is built into how we treat rather than added on afterward. If you have questions about a treated area, your technician will walk you through exactly what was applied and where.

How much does ant control cost? 

It depends on the ant species, whether it is a single condo or an older home, and whether you want one-time treatment or ongoing protection, so we give a clear quote after a free inspection with no pressure. A ghost ant problem spreading through a building is scoped differently than a single trail in a kitchen. Many Miami residents choose the year-round pest control plan so that ants, roaches, and seasonal pests stay covered under a single schedule. We will lay out the options and let you decide.

How fast can you come out? 

We typically schedule within 1 to 3 business days and prioritize urgent infestations, with same-week service common across Miami, from Little Havana to Brickell. If ants are spreading through a home or building, let us know, and we will move it up. You will get a clear appointment window, not an all-day wait.

What areas do you serve? 

We serve Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Davie, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, South Palm Beach County, and most of Broward County, FL. We also service select areas in northern Miami-Dade County. Call us to confirm availability at your address.