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Commercial ant control finds where ants are nesting and how they’re getting into your building, then treats the colony rather than just the trail. In Palm Beach County the usual problems are ghost ants and big-headed ants trailing through kitchens, break rooms and patient or guest areas, and fire ants in turf around schools, offices and industrial sites. We document each visit so managers can see what was found and treated.
Ants in a business are a hygiene and reputation problem. A trail across a restaurant counter, a hotel bathroom or a hospital waiting room gets noticed quickly, and fire ant mounds near a playground or walkway create a safety concern for staff, students and visitors.
Where ants cause problems for businesses
- Restaurants and food service: ghost ants follow moisture and sugar along prep lines, bars and dish areas.
- Hospitals, clinics and medical offices: ants in patient rooms or break rooms need careful, targeted treatment.
- Schools and daycares: fire ant mounds in playgrounds and athletic fields.
- Offices and retail: ants in break rooms, restrooms and around planters near entrances.
- Hotels: ants in guest bathrooms and around pool decks.
- Warehouses and industrial sites: ants nesting in expansion joints, landscaping and around docks.
Our commercial ant control process
Identify the ant and find the colony
Different ants need different treatments. We identify the species and trace trails back to nests in walls, landscaping or expansion joints.
Targeted treatment
We use baits and targeted applications that the ants carry back to the colony, instead of repellent sprays that can split a colony into more nests.
Fix the conditions
We report moisture, gaps and landscaping that touch the building so your maintenance team can fix them.
Follow-up and records
We check results on the next visit and record everything on a written service report.
Related services and reading
- Ant control for homes
- Ant control for HOAs and property managers
- Why small ants show up indoors
- Big-headed ants in South Florida
Serving Palm Beach and Broward Counties
We provide ant control for Lake Worth Beach businesses, ant control for Royal Palm Beach businesses and ant control for Juno Beach businesses. From our base in Lantana we also serve Lantana, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington, plus dozens of other communities in Palm Beach and Broward counties. See all 49 service areas.
Commercial ant control FAQ
Why do ants keep coming back after we spray?
Many store-bought sprays repel ants and can make the colony split into more nests. Baits and targeted treatment at the colony work better.
Can you treat fire ants on school grounds or office lawns?
Yes. We treat mounds in turf and landscaped areas and schedule visits to limit disruption.
Do you treat ants in occupied kitchens?
We schedule kitchen service around your hours and choose treatments suited to food-handling areas, following the product label.
Do you handle ants for homes too?
Yes. Homeowners can see ant control for homes.
Request a complimentary site inspection
We’ll share what we find and recommend a plan. Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM.
Q and L Pest Management LLC · FDACS Pest Control Business License #JB333443 · Inspect first. Treat smart.