Yes, an R1 professional pest control treatment can be very effective for ants, though success always depends on the approach used and the type of ant infestation.

Professional pest control methods typically work better than DIY solutions because they target the entire colony, not just visible worker ants. The most effective treatments include:

Baiting systems - These use slow-acting poisons that worker ants carry back to the colony, eventually reaching the queen and eliminating the entire nest. This is often the most successful long-term approach.

Perimeter treatments - Spraying barriers around entry points and the home's foundation can prevent new ant invasions.

Direct nest treatment - When nests are located, R1 Ant Control can treat them directly with appropriate insecticides.

Integrated approaches - Combining multiple methods while addressing underlying attractants (food sources, moisture, entry points) tends to be most effective.

Our key at R1 Ant Control is persistence and targeting the source. Simply killing visible ants without addressing the colony will only provide temporary relief, as new workers will continue to emerge. We also know that different ant species can require different treatment methods - carpenter ants, green ants, funnel ants, and sugar ants (household ants) each have specific behaviours and vulnerabilities.

Our professional treatment shows results within days to weeks, with follow-up applications sometimes recommended to ensure complete elimination.

Success rates are generally high when proper identification and treatment methods are used.