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Pharaoh Ant Control Calgary | Condo & High-Rise Experts

Professional Pharaoh ant control for condos and high-rise buildings in Calgary. Safe, effective, and guaranteed by Pest Pro Exterminator Calgary.

Understanding Pharaoh Ants

Pharaoh ants are one of the most challenging household pests in Calgary. These tiny, yellowish ants are only about 2 mm long but can cause big problems when they invade homes, apartments, hospitals, and businesses. They’re known for nesting in walls, behind baseboards, and near warm, moist areas such as kitchens and bathrooms.

Pharaoh ants spread quickly because their colonies have multiple queens. If disturbed, they "bud" or split into several smaller colonies—making DIY control methods like sprays or vinegar often make the problem worse.

Signs of a Pharaoh Ant Infestation

Tiny yellow to light brown ants trailing along walls or counters
Activity near sinks, drains, or garbage areas
Sightings in food storage areas or around pet bowls
Persistent ant trails that return even after cleaning

If you notice these signs, it’s best to act quickly. Pharaoh ants multiply fast, and one colony can turn into dozens in just a few weeks.

Why Pharaoh Ants Are a Serious Problem

Contamination: They can carry and spread pathogens like Salmonella and Staphylococcus.
Difficult to Eradicate: Standard ant sprays often make infestations spread.
Multiple Colonies: A single building can harbor hundreds of nests hidden inside walls and electrical outlets.

Effective Pharaoh Ant Control in Calgary

At Pest Pro Calgary, we specialize in professional Pharaoh ant extermination using safe, targeted methods that eliminate colonies at their source.

Our Process:

Comprehensive Inspection – We locate all nesting areas and ant trails.
Dust application with Bait Treatment – We use professional-grade non repellant pharaoh ant insecticide dust and slow-acting ant baits that worker ants carry back to the nest, killing the colony—including the queens.
Follow-Up Monitoring – We ensure long-term control by revisiting to check activity levels and prevent re-infestation.

Our technicians are trained in Integrated Pest Management (IPM)—focusing on safety, precision, and prevention to give you long-lasting results.

How to Prevent Pharaoh Ants

Keep food sealed and stored in airtight containers.
Wipe down counters and clean spills immediately.
Fix leaky pipes and remove moisture sources.
Empty trash bins regularly and keep them sealed.
Schedule routine pest inspections with Pest Pro Calgary to catch early activity.

Choose Pest Pro Calgary for Reliable Pharaoh Ant Control

Don’t waste time with DIY sprays that make the problem worse. Let our licensed experts handle it safely and effectively.
We serve Calgary and surrounding areas, providing fast, guaranteed Pharaoh ant extermination for homes, condos, restaurants, offices, and healthcare facilities.

✅ Safe for pets and families
✅ Eco-friendly products
✅ Same-day or next-day service available

Contact Us Today

Get rid of Pharaoh ants for good.
📞 Call Pest Pro Calgary at (587) 500-8857
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📍 Serving Calgary, Airdrie, Chestermere, and Okotoks and nearby areas

How to Get Rid of Pharaoh Ants in Calgary – Understanding Their Biology and Control

Pharaoh ants are one of Calgary’s most troublesome indoor pests. Tiny, fast, and persistent, these ants are often found in apartments, high-rise buildings, hospitals, and commercial properties. Understanding their biology is the first step in effective control—because what works for regular ants often makes Pharaoh ant infestations worse.

Pharaoh Ant Biology and Behavior

Pharaoh ants (Monomorium pharaonis) are small (1.5–2 mm), light yellow to reddish-brown ants with darker abdomens. Despite their size, they form large, complex colonies with multiple queens—sometimes hundreds in one building.

Unlike outdoor ants, Pharaoh ants nest indoors year-round, preferring warm, humid areas such as:

Wall voids and electrical outlets
Kitchens and bathrooms
Around hot water pipes and heating units
Inside appliances like dishwashers and refrigerators

Pharaoh ants are omnivorous, feeding on sweets, grease, proteins, and dead insects. They are also known to spread pathogens like Salmonella and Staphylococcus, which is why infestations in healthcare or food-handling facilities are taken very seriously.

Why Pharaoh Ants Are Hard to Control

Pharaoh ants use a strategy called “budding.” When a colony is disturbed—by sprays, cleaning products, or even vibrations—workers and queens scatter to start new colonies elsewhere. This makes DIY sprays and over-the-counter insecticides not only ineffective but counterproductive.

In condos and high-rises, this can lead to infestations spreading between units, floors, and even adjacent buildings through shared walls and plumbing systems.

Effective Ways to Get Rid of Pharaoh Ants

To successfully eliminate Pharaoh ants, the key is to target the entire colony, not just the visible trails. Here’s how Pest Pro Calgary handles it:

1. Professional Inspection

We locate nesting sites, foraging trails, and moisture sources. Identifying the ant’s movement patterns helps us choose the most effective treatment.

2. Targeted Baiting

We use slow-acting, non-repellent ant baits that workers carry back to the nest. These baits eliminate the colony—including the queens—without triggering budding.

3. Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Our technicians combine precise bait placement, sanitation guidance, and preventive monitoring to ensure Pharaoh ants don’t return.

4. Preventive Measures

Keep food sealed and clean up crumbs or spills immediately.
Fix leaky faucets and reduce moisture areas.
Seal cracks and wall gaps where ants may travel.
Schedule regular pest inspections, especially in multi-unit buildings.

Why Choose Pest Pro Calgary

Pharaoh ants require expert attention and professional-grade solutions. At Pest Pro Calgary, we specialize in Pharaoh ant control for condos, apartments, and high-rise buildings throughout Calgary and nearby areas.

Our methods are eco-friendly, pet-safe, and guaranteed to stop infestations at the source.

✅ Multi-queen colony elimination
✅ Pet and child-safe treatments
✅ Licensed and insured local exterminators
✅ Follow-up service for lasting protection

Contact Pest Pro Calgary Today

Don’t let Pharaoh ants take over your home or business.
📞 Call (587) 500-8857 for professional Pharaoh ant control in Calgary.
🌐 Visit www.pestprocalgary.ca
📍 Serving Calgary, Airdrie, Chestermere, Okotoks, and surrounding areas.

🧠 Frequently Asked Questions About Pharaoh Ants

1. What do Pharaoh ants look like?

Pharaoh ants are very small—about 1.5 to 2 mm long—with light yellow to reddish bodies and darker abdomens. Because of their size and colour, they can easily be mistaken for grease or sugar ants.

2. Why are Pharaoh ants so hard to get rid of?

Pharaoh ants are difficult to eliminate because they have multiple queens per colony. When disturbed, they split or “bud” into new colonies. DIY sprays usually make the infestation spread instead of solving it.

3. How do you get rid of Pharaoh ants permanently?

The most effective way to eliminate Pharaoh ants is through professional baiting treatments. Expert exterminators like Pest Pro Calgary use slow-acting baits carried back to the nest, destroying the entire colony—including all queens.

4. Where do Pharaoh ants come from in Calgary homes?

They often enter through cracks, wall voids, plumbing lines, or electrical conduits. In condos and high-rise buildings, they move between units through shared walls, heating ducts, and plumbing chases.

5. Are Pharaoh ants dangerous?

Yes. While they don’t bite or sting, Pharaoh ants can contaminate food and surfaces with bacteria such as Salmonella and Staphylococcus, posing health risks—especially in kitchens, hospitals, and food facilities.

6. Can I get rid of Pharaoh ants myself?

Home remedies and sprays rarely work and often make things worse by scattering colonies. For reliable, lasting results, it’s best to contact Pest Pro Calgary for professional ant control.

7. How can I prevent Pharaoh ants from returning?

Keep food sealed and counters clean.
Fix leaks and reduce moisture.
Seal cracks and entry points.
Schedule preventive inspections with Pest Pro Calgary.

8. Who provides the best Pharaoh ant control in Calgary?

Pest Pro Calgary is Calgary’s trusted expert in Pharaoh ant extermination for condos, apartments, and commercial spaces. We use safe, guaranteed treatments for total colony elimination.