Business hours
- Monday [8 a.m. - 5 p.m.]
- Tuesday [8 a.m. - 5 p.m.]
- Wednesday [8 a.m. - 5 p.m.]
- Thursday [8 a.m. - 5 p.m.]
- Friday [8 a.m. - 5 p.m.]
- Saturday [10 a.m. - 4 p.m.]
- Sunday [10 a.m. - 4 p.m.]
Insects we treat
Ant Extermination
You see a line of ants crossing your kitchen. Or fine sawdust at the base of a load-bearing wall. Or ants appear every spring, no matter what you try.
Ants are one of the most common pests in the Outaouais — and one of the most poorly treated. The classic mistake: treating the visible ants instead of the colony. Result: they come back. Always.
Three species, three completely different strategies
This is where expertise makes the difference. Off-the-shelf products don't distinguish between species — and the wrong treatment can make the problem worse (especially with pharaoh ants, which fragment into multiple colonies when stressed).
Species and behaviour
- Carpenter ants — The most dangerous for your property. They don't eat wood — they tunnel galleries to nest. Silent structural damage that can compromise the integrity of your framing. Signs: fine sawdust (frass), scratching sounds in walls, winged ants in spring.
- Pharaoh ants — Tiny (2 mm), yellowish, and a nightmare in multi-unit buildings. A disturbed colony fragments into multiple satellite colonies — that's why insecticide bombs make it worse. Specialized bait treatment required.
- Pavement ants — The most common outdoors. Sand mounds between paving stones, seasonal invasions indoors. Less dangerous, but a persistent nuisance.
Our approach
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Species identification
This is the first and most critical step. Treatment depends entirely on the species.
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Colony location
The visible ants are only 10% of the colony. We find the nest.
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Targeted treatment
Baits, residual treatments, or injection treatments depending on species and location. Health Canada-approved products.
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Prevention
Sealing entry points, recommendations to reduce attractants.
Frequently asked questions
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Are carpenter ants serious?
Yes. They don't cause visible damage for months, sometimes years. By the time you see the signs, the colony is often well established. A professional inspection detects the problem before it becomes structural.
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I tried store-bought traps and they don't work. Why?
Off-the-shelf products kill visible ants but don't reach the queen or the colony. For pharaoh ants, a contact insecticide causes colony fragmentation — you go from 1 colony to 5.
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How do I know what species of ant I have?
Send us a photo. Our technicians identify the species quickly. Size, colour, and behaviour allow for a reliable diagnosis.
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When should I call an exterminator for ants?
As soon as you see winged ants indoors (sign of a mature nest in the structure), unexplained fine sawdust, or ants that keep returning despite your efforts. The sooner we intervene, the less invasive the treatment.
Service areas
Service areas
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Outaouais
Gatineau, Hull, Aylmer, Buckingham, Chelsea, Wakefield
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Ottawa and area
Bilingual service across the river
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Laurentians
MRC Antoine-Labelle, Mont-Laurier, Rivière-Rouge, cottages and forested properties
One visible ant means a hidden colony. Get it inspected now.
Free inspection. Species identification. Guaranteed treatment.
Mickaël, André or Daniel will identify the species and give you an action plan. Send a photo for a first assessment.