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Northbrook Ant Removal

Eco-Friendly Ant Control in Northbrook

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NORTHBROOK IL ANT

EXTERMINATOR

PEST ARREST PEST CONTROL IS PROUD TO SERVE NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS

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Pest Arrest was founded on the belief that Pest Control doesn’t have to be nasty. We utilize the latest techniques in Integrated Pest Management to minimize the use and effect of pesticides on both the environment and on your home. At Pest Arrest, we do more than treat problems. We create solutions that last.

Pest Arrest has been a local pest control company serving Northbrook since 2016, and we are proud of it. Our Arrest™ system provides Northbrook residents and businesses with year-round pest protection, and our individual, no-contract services are tailored to each individual circumstance, providing solutions to many pest problems without costing you a fortune or requiring a subscription. We are usually able to come out within 24 hours of receiving your call, and our ant treatment eliminates the infestation within a few days. The service is guaranteed for 30 days: this means that if the ants come back, so do we, and at no cost to you. The treatment we apply is residual. This means that it will continue to work for up to 3 months after the treatment is applied. For continued protection we recommend an extended warranty or quarterly plan. 

As the top exterminator service in Northbrook, Pest Arrest is committed to quality and excellence. We have a reputation to uphold, and we do it. All of our services are backed by our industry-leading guarantee, giving you peace of mind when you need it.

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ECO-FRIENDLY ANT CONTROL IN NORTHBROOK

Pest Arrest is one of the only companies in the industry that extensively tests new products, and consistently implements only the most effective products and methods available. In fact, the majority of our pesticides are certified low-risk by the environmental protection agency, and though we have a higher cost than other companies, it is worth it. We have the lowest incidence of call-backs in Chicagoland area, and our customers consistently rave about how their pest problems are gone within days. We are often the third or fourth company that our customers use, however we are usually the last. As a local family-owned company, Pest Arrest is almost always able to have a technician out within 24 hours. We are open 7 days a week, so you don’t have to wait until Monday. If you see ants in your kitchen or find a wasp nest right before your Sunday afternoon barbecue, Pest Arrest will be there. 

Most common pest ants in Illinois

Pavement ant

Probably the most common ant in structures, the pavement ant, is so named because it excavates an underground nest and pushes the soil into conical mounds along rocks, concrete slabs, sidewalks and driveways. Nests also can be found in logs, mulch, wall and floor voids, and insulation. Pavement ants are dark brown-black and about 1/6-inch long. They forage 30 feet or more from their nest in search of a variety of foods, including grease and oils, seeds, sweets and honeydew. They are often seen indoors after heavy rain drenches their underground territories.

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Odorous house ant

This 1/8-inch long, brownish-black ant can be confused with the pavement ant, until the odorous house ant is crushed, releasing an odor like rotten coconut. In recent years it has become an increasingly common household invader. Nests are found under rocks, boards and other debris, and in floor and wall voids. These ants will move indoors during rains and in the fall. They feed on sweets, honeydew, plant and fruit juices, meat and dairy products.

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Carpenter ant

Most ant species are not immediately harmful to your home, with the exception of Carpenter ants. Carpenter ants are considered a wood-destroying insect, and can cause significant damage to your home if they are not stopped immediately. These pests dig through and nest in the wood inside your home and can eventually weaken the structure, in addition to any cosmetic damage they cause. Indoor nests are usually “satellite” nests connected to the colony’s main nest outdoors. Satellite nests are often established in wood where moisture problems exist (e.g., around leaking pipes, inadequately sealed window frames and roof leaks). To identify a carpenter ant infestation, look for big black ants and piles of "sawdust" near any wood in and around your home.  Carpenter ants are also more resilient than most other ant species, and are immune to most home remedies. 

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Pharaoh ant

Another resilient ant species that can survive most remedies is the Pharaoh ant. This tiny (1/12-inch) ant is yellow to reddish-brown. Pharaoh ants nest in voids in floors, walls and ceilings. They often infest large buildings. In hospitals, these ants pose a health risk because they can carry infectious bacteria from the warm, moist areas they inhabit, to intravenous fluids, blood and wounds. These ants are problematic for pest management, as the colonies of this ant do not spread by swarming, but instead by “budding,” breaking apart and establishing sub-colonies in new locations. This process can be triggered when the colony is stressed by the application of repellent liquid or dust pesticides. Colonies can be very large, some containing more than 100,000 ants. Though not as common as the other ant species, these and carpenter ants typically require professional service to effectively control and eliminate. 

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How we get rid of ants

Though ant problems can often be resolved with DIY methods such as ant bait and over-the-counter sprays, these methods do not always work, and rarely provide a long-lasting solution. The products available to homeowners usually leave residue and odor, and can in fact be more toxic than what is available to professionals, due in part to the use of petroleum distillates. At Pest Arrest, the majority of the treatments we apply are EPA certified low-risk, with the active ingredients often used in flea treatments for pets. All of our technicians are trained in Integrated-Pest-Management, and we utilize the safest eco-friendly pest control products available. 

 

After an initial assessment, our licensed technician will explain the treatment process and what results to expect. Typically the ants are gone within a few days of the treatment, and the product will keep killing any new ones for up to three months. The products we use are known in the industry as non repellent micro-encapsulated residual treatments. This means that our treatments usually leave no visible residue and cannot even be detected by the ants. A thin invisible layer of microscopic capsules adheres to the surface on which the treatment was applied, and the ants continue to go about their business. Unbeknownst to them the treatment spreads like a virus, and wipes out the entire colony within days. The residual takes care of any stragglers. For continued peace of mind we recommend the ARREST™ System quarterly service, which protects against most common pests, including all species of ants. As an affordable exterminator in the Cook county area, we are here to help! 

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WHY CHOOSE PEST ARREST?

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Our Technicians

  • All of our technicians are licensed (not a state requirement)

  • All of our technicians are extensively background and drug tested

  • All of our technicians undergo regular training and continuing education. This is necessary to ensure that Pest Arrest can continue to provide the quality of service that we always give our customers.

 

Our Products and Practices

  • All of our technicians are trained in IPM, or Integrated Pest Management, to solve problems and not just spray chemicals. Our results are tailored to each unique situation

  • A technician or service manager will tell you exactly what to expect prior to starting a service. No surprises; you will know the total price, expected time, and exactly what will be done before we start.

  • The majority of our products are EPA certified as low-risk

  • We do not attempt push you into a subscription plan: we offer them, but understand that not everybody needs or wants them. Sometimes a one-time service is all it takes to get the desired solution, which is our ultimate goal.

  • Our products and practices are pet and kid-friendly.

  • Don't worry, our products also do not harm plants!

 

Our RESULTS

  • We are open 7 days a week, so we are able to have a technician over within 24 hours, often within a few hours. We do the job right, guaranteed.

  • If a service requires multiple visits we will schedule a time at the initial service, so you know when to expect us next.

  • All of our activities are extensively documented; your receipt will include a detailed description of what was done, products used, and a list of areas that were serviced.

Some of our most popular pest control services in Northbrook include:

Pest Arrest Pest Control is a full-service structural pest control company. Entirely family-owned and operated, we believe that our customers are our family as well and treat them as such. For effective, environmentally friendly rodent control and management in Northbrook contact Pest Arrest at 630.480.0636, or fill out our online form. You can also email us at services@arrestmypest.com.

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