The sheer number of ants in Portland makes them our most common nuisance pest. Our Portland natural ant service covers all non-wood destroying ants, such as odorous house ants (often called sugar ants), pavement ants, and harvester ants.
Prices
$199
for a one time treatment. $75 for a follow up if needed within 45 days of the first treatment.
or $149
per quarter for our quarterly service
Most customers only need one visit, but some situations may require multiple treatments. Factors that make natural ant control more challenging include the size of the infestation and whether the nest is unreachable (such as inside a wall cavity or on a neighbor’s property).
What’s Included in Our Portland Natural Ant Service?
- To start off, we identify the pest, as control measures will differ from species to species.
- Next, we inspect the interior and exterior of your home to check for entry points and pheromone trails.
- Then, we destroy any visible nests or trails.
- We typically apply a perimeter application of a natural powder and/or spray along with targeting nests.
- When necessary, we place baits in strategic locations to avoid contact with pets and children while eliminating the largest number of ants.
- We’ll recommend changes you can make to reduce attractants – prevention is the most natural type of pest control.
What You Can Do
- Store your food in air tight containers.
- Wipe down your countertops daily in order to get rid of crumbs and ant pheromone trails.
- Keep pet food out of reach by creating a moat in a pie plate.
- Make periodic checks for damp or decaying wood.
- Prune plants so they’re at least 1 foot away from the house.
Please note that we do not treat for carpenter ants or moisture ants but will gladly refer you to someone who can.
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Portland Area Reviews About Our Ant Pest Control Service
This review came in from Portland about our natural ant control service:
Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Austin and his employee arrived on time, which is a priority for me. They inspected where we had ants and treated the area and the entire outside of the house. While inspecting the basement, they found a dead rat that we had been smelling. The service was thorough and efficient. I would highly recommend Campbell Natural Pest Control. I will definitely be using them in the future.
Services: Rodent extermination, Ant extermination
Link to review here: https://g.co/kgs/jwN6DDt
Frequently Asked Questions About Ant Control in Portland
The most frequent home invader in the Pacific Northwest is the Odorous House Ant, commonly known locally as the “sugar ant.” They are tiny, dark brown or black, and release a rotten, coconut-like smell when crushed. There are also Carpenter Ants, which are much larger and chew through structural wood, and Moisture Ants, which thrive in water-damaged crawl spaces and walls common to our damp climate. Please note that we don’t treat Carpenter Ants, but will gladly refer you to someone who can.
When homeowners spray store-bought chemical sprays on a trail of sugar ants, it often triggers a defense mechanism called “budding.” The surviving ants sense the threat, panic, and split their colony into multiple new, smaller colonies across your home, making the problem significantly worse. Effective eradication requires slow-acting, natural baits that the ants willingly carry back to eliminate the queen deep within the colony.
Yes, we use an escalating approach that starts with the lowest impact products first. After inspection, our technicians apply dust, spray or bait strategically around your home’s foundation and entry points rather than blanket-spraying chemicals inside, keeping your kids, dogs, and cats completely safe. Please note that if interior service is requested or recommended we ask people and pets to stay out of the area for about an hour so we can work safely.
Our targeted natural ant treatments typically start at $149, depending on your home’s size and the severity of the infestation. We believe in total pricing transparency, which is why we offer flat-rate quotes upfront rather than hiding extra fees in the fine print.
Yes. For our multi-visit plans and recurring Quarterly Service Plans, we provide a full satisfaction guarantee. If trailing ants or other crawling pests manage to break through our natural protective barriers between your scheduled visits, a technician will return at no additional cost to you to address the issue.
With our eco-friendly baiting and perimeter system, you will typically see a massive reduction in ant activity within 3 to 7 days. Because the ants must carry the treatment back to the nest to eliminate the colony at its source, a small amount of lingering activity right after our visit is completely normal and means the process is working.
No. We stock several different products so our technicians have a solution for your home regardless of the weather. We track local weather patterns closely and recommend the correct treatment to ensure your home’s perimeter has the protection — rain or shine.