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Ant Control in Aventura, FL

Fast, pet-safe ant treatment for Aventura condos and homes

Royal Pest & Termite is a locally owned ant exterminator serving Aventura since 2014, with treatments chosen to be safe around kids and pets.

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Our Ant Control Process for Sunrise Homes

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Inspection & Ant Identification

We pin down which ant and where, since the ghost and white-footed ants in Sunrise's lake communities behave differently than the fire ants pushing in from the Markham Park and Everglades edge to the west. We check the C-13 Canal and community lake moisture, the aging CBS entry points, and, at Sunrise Lakes, the shared walls between stacked condo units.

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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. For fire ants in the western lawns, we treat the mounds at the colony so that the queen is reached, not just the surface workers.

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Prevention & Exclusion

We seal the entry points around plumbing, slab edges, and aging sealant, and we set a perimeter barrier suited to single-family homes and multi-unit condos alike. We also flag the canal, lake, and irrigation moisture that keep these colonies supplied close to the home.

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Why Ants Stay Active in Sunrise

Sunrise's western edge borders Markham Park's freshwater lake and the Everglades Water Conservation Area, which pushes fire ants into the open lawns of Spring Valley, Welleby, and the western communities.

The C-13 Canal and the retention lakes built into the HOA neighborhoods keep citywide landscaping moist, supporting large ghost and white-footed ant colonies near homes. The 1970s-through-1990s CBS homes have decades of settling that give ants easy routes indoors, and at Sunrise Lakes, the colonies can trail between stacked condo units.

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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 Sunrise Residents Choose Royal Pest & Termite

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Locally Trusted

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Licensed & Insured

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Guarantee + Call-Backs

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Top-Rated

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4.8 out of 5 stars - 179 votes

4.8 Stars (179 Reviews)

What Sunrise Residents Say

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

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 just had tenting done at our house. Chris and his team were amazing to deal with. Quick, efficient, and very communicative process. Simone at the main office is always willing and able to help! Highly recommend them for fumigation and tenting needs.
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.

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.
Royal Pest & Termite is truly exceptional! Their team is professional, knowledgeable, and extremely thorough when it comes to both pest control, fumigation services, and lawns.
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.

We've been with Royal Pest & Termite for over a year now for quarterly pest control and couldn't be happier. They handle termites, ants, bugs, you name it, without harsh smells or disrupting our schedule. Always on time and the team is genuinely helpful. In South Florida, having a reliable pest...
We've been with Royal Pest & Termite for over a year now for quarterly pest control and couldn't be happier. They handle termites, ants, bugs, you name it, without harsh smells or disrupting our schedule. Always on time and the team is genuinely helpful. In South Florida, having a reliable pest control company is a must, and these folks are top tier.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get rid of ghost ants in my Sunrise home or condo? 

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 Sunrise, they follow the moisture from the C-13 Canal and the community lakes indoors toward sinks and counters. 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 sealing gaps helps the treatment hold.

How do I handle fire ant mounds in my western Sunrise lawn? 

Fire ant mounds need to be treated at the colony level, not just knocked down, because disturbing the surface drives the queen deeper and scatters the workers. The western communities near Markham Park and the Everglades Water Conservation Area get steady fire ant pressure in open, sunny turf. Our fire ant control reaches the queen, eliminating the mound, so we can broadcast-treat larger turf areas. Keeping kids and pets off a mound until it is treated is the safest course of action in the meantime.

Do ants spread between units at Sunrise Lakes? 

They can, because the multistory condo buildings share walls, plumbing chases, and utility runs that ghost ants and other small ants use to move between units. That is why a problem on one floor often turns up a unit or two away. We treat harborage and shared pathways to address the colony at the source, and we coordinate with the condo association when a building-wide source is involved. We can provide service documentation for association records.

Does the C-13 Canal or the community lakes make ant problems worse? 

They can, because the C-13 holds water year-round, and the retention lakes built into the HOA neighborhoods keep soil and landscaping moist enough to support large colonies close to homes. Properties near the canal or backing onto a community lake 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-family home or a condo, and whether you want one-time treatment or ongoing protection, so we give a clear quote after a free inspection with no pressure. A fire ant problem on a western lawn is scoped differently than a ghost ant trail in a condo kitchen. Many Sunrise residents choose the year-round pest control plan so ants, roaches, and seasonal pests stay covered under one 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. Same-week service is common across Sunrise from Spring Valley to Sunrise Lakes, and we coordinate with HOA and condo management when needed. If ants are streaming indoors or mounds are spreading, 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.