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Pavement Ant Control in British Columbia

We trace pavement ants from your kitchen back to the cracks they nest under, then bait the colony where it lives.

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WHERE PAVEMENT ANTS NEST

Pavement Ant Nest Treatment for Driveways, Patios & Slabs

Pavement ants dig their colonies into the sand and soil under concrete, then carry the loose grains up through any crack they can reach. Here is where they settle around Lower Mainland homes, and where our ant control team starts looking.

Driveways and walkways

Expansion joints and hairline cracks give the colony a sheltered way in and out of the sand below.

Patios and pavers

The bedding sand between pavers is easy digging, so whole patios can hold several neighbouring nests.

Foundations and basement slabs

Nests along the footing and under garage or basement floors put workers a short walk from your kitchen.

PAVEMENT ANT OR LOOK-ALIKE?

How to Identify a Pavement Ant

Several small dark ants turn up in Lower Mainland kitchens and driveways. These details pick out the pavement ant.

Size and colour

Workers are 2.5 to 3 mm long, dark brown to black with paler legs, and all the same size.

Grooves and spines

Up close, fine parallel lines run down the head and back, with two tiny spines near the waist.

Odorous house ants

Similar in size, but smooth, with one flat waist segment and a rotten-coconut smell when crushed.

Other small dark ants

Small black ants without the grooves or spines are a different species and may need a different bait.

Carpenter ant swarmers

Winged pavement ants are under 1 cm and rise from cracks in concrete. Large winged ants near wood point to carpenter ant control instead.

Swarm timing

Winged pavement ants fly from late spring into early summer, or even in winter beside a heated slab.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

Signs of Pavement Ants Around Your Home

Sand piles in cracks

Little cones of sand along joints and slab edges mark the nest openings below.

Trails along baseboards

Slow, steady lines of tiny ants indoors lead back to a gap the colony uses.

Ants at pet food or grease

Pavement ants prefer protein and fat, so bowls, bins and stovetops draw them in.

Winged ants near lights

Swarmers coming out of floor cracks or vents are drawn to windows and lamps.

Ant clumps on the sidewalk

Dense patches of fighting ants in spring mean several colonies share your paving.

Ants indoors in winter

Activity in cold months points to a nest beside a heated floor or warm slab.

WHY EARLY ACTION MATTERS

Why Pavement Ants Are Worth Treating Early

They don’t harm the house, but a busy colony under your slab keeps sending workers inside all season.

Food and counters

Workers walk from soil and garbage straight onto counters, pantry shelves and pet bowls.

More colonies each year

New queens settle under nearby stones and pavers, so one nest soon becomes several.

Uneven pavers

Constant digging moves sand from under patio stones and joints, which can leave them loose.

Tip: wipe the trail with 1 part bleach to 9 parts water. It removes the scent other ants follow, though the nest stays put.

OUR PAVEMENT ANT PROCESS

How We Get Rid of Pavement Ants

Inspect

We check the driveway, patio, foundation and kitchen for sand piles and active trails.

Trace

We follow the workers from where you see them to the crack or slab edge they come out of.

Treat

Professional bait goes on the trails and at the nest openings for the workers to carry down.

Review

We confirm the trails have died down and show you which gaps to seal.

LICENSED, TARGETED TREATMENT

Pavement Ant Baiting That Reaches Nests Under Concrete

No spray can reach a colony buried under a driveway or slab. The workers have to carry the treatment down to it, so we use baits they will take home.

Sweet and protein baits

Pavement ants switch between sugar and protein, so we offer the one they are feeding on.

Bait at the cracks

Placing bait at nest openings outside avoids drawing more ants into your kitchen.

Professional-grade products

Our baits are sold only to licensed applicators and registered for use in Canada.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Every Pavement Ant Treatment Includes

Inspection of paving, slab edges and kitchen
Nest openings and trails located
Baits matched to what the ants are eating
Bait placed at the source, outside first
Entry gaps and cracks pointed out
Check that the trails have stopped

WHY EXOPEST

Why Choose Exopest

Locally owned in Surrey
Licensed and WorkSafeBC covered
Clear price before work starts
Safe for families and pets
Every job guaranteed
Homes and businesses across BC

DIY OR PROFESSIONAL?

When to Call a Professional

A few pavement ants on the patio in summer are part of yard life in BC. Call us if you notice:

We work out which crack or slab edge the trail leads to and treat the colony from there.

LOCAL PAVEMENT ANT ADVICE

Pavement Ant Prevention for Lower Mainland Homes

Older driveways, paver patios and townhouse slabs give pavement ants plenty of room across Surrey and Langley.

The pavement ant year

Season	Pavement ants are	What you notice
Early spring	Colonies wake up and fight over territory	Sidewalk battles and first sand piles
Late spring to early summer	Swarming; most trails indoors	Winged ants by lights, trails to food
Summer to fall	Foraging for grease, sweets and protein	Ants at pet food, barbecues and bins
Winter	Quiet outside; active by heated slabs	Ants in warm basements or tiled floors

Late spring is when indoor trails peak and the nest openings are easiest to spot.

7 ways to keep pavement ants out

Keep eating to one or two rooms, and clean them every day.
Store pet food in sealed bins and lift bowls overnight.
Clean grease off the barbecue and patio after cooking outside.
Caulk gaps along baseboards, sills and door frames.
Fill cracks and open joints in the driveway and patio.
Clear piled bricks, stones, lumber and leaf litter from beside the house.
Use a strip of gravel, not bark mulch, along the foundation.

Seeing sand in the cracks already? Book pavement ant control.

CLEAR, HONEST PRICING

How Much Does Pavement Ant Control Cost in BC?

The price depends on what the inspection finds under and around your home. We agree it with you before any bait goes down.

Number of colonies

Several colonies often share one driveway or patio.

Where they get in

Ants through slab cracks or heat ducts take more tracing than one door.

Size of the property

Strata complexes and large lots have more paving to treat.

Follow-up visits

Busy colonies may need the bait topped up on a second visit.

Need an exact price?

Call 604-760-1542 and we’ll quote once we know how many colonies you have.

FOR HOMES AND LANDLORDS

Pest Control for Your Home

Ants under the driveway, mice in the walls or wasps by the eaves, treated at detached homes, townhouses and basement suites.

FOR EVERY BUSINESS

Pest Control for Your Business

Regular pest visits for strata buildings, shops, restaurants and offices, planned so customers and staff are not disturbed.

VERIFIED GOOGLE REVIEWS

What Our Customers Say

Here is what families, landlords and strata managers around Surrey and Langley say after working with us.

    
 
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Professional services with grate price
  
 
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   Tami A 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We’ve been using Expopest for many years. Kashif is our go to guy whenever we need reliable service. He’s very knowledgeable and friendly. Call him anytime and he’s very quick to respond. 100% recommended!!
  
 
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   Rog y 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Exopest has been servicing my business and property for a long time. Very efficient, friendly team and quick service
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   Dominic Lee 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kashif was very professional. Responded promptly to my messages and showed up on time to get the job done. Would recommend.
  
 
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   Joan Mara 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Exceptional service by a local Canadian owned company. We called Exopest at 9pm on a Friday night and Manager Kashif Naseer picked up the phone! He was at our home in less than 24 hours. A significant mouse problem was irradiated 24 hours later. Kashif is a true professional: polite, proficient, he educated us, and he solved the problem for us. Could not be happier to recommend this company. Thank you Exopest!
  
 
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   Terry Sidhu 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kashif just left.  Bald faced Hornets nest hanging in our front yard tree is safely deactivated.  Minor activity still but he said it should be dormant by tomorrow.  Super responsive and really nice guy.  I checked prices and he's extremely reasonably priced.  Easily 5 stars.  Would recommend and call again anytime for services if needed!  Thanks Kashif and Exopest!
  
 
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   Jacob Bowman 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Exo Pest Control were a pleasure to deal with: responsive, punctual, and effective. kashif provided the technical services and were expert and friendly. I highly recommend this company in the event you have unwelcome cohabitants. thanks kashif
  
 
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   Emmett Barber 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They were prompt and did a thorough inspection of the property/house. They were courteous and professional and very helpful. I would use them again in a heartbeat and would recommend their service to anyone without hesitation. nice job kashif

LOWER MAINLAND & FRASER VALLEY

Pavement Ant Control in Surrey, Langley & Across the Lower Mainland

From our Surrey base we treat pavement ants under driveways, patios and townhouse slabs in Surrey, Langley, Burnaby and across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. Choose your area below.

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Includes Whalley, Guildford, Fleetwood, Newton, Cloverdale and South Surrey.

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HELPFUL ANSWERS

Pavement Ant Control FAQs

Clear answers to the questions Surrey and Langley homeowners ask about pavement ants.

Are pavement ants harmful?

Not to your house. They don’t chew wood or wiring, but they track dirt and germs onto food and counters. They have a small stinger and very rarely use it on people.

Why are ants fighting on my sidewalk?

Those clumps are neighbouring pavement ant colonies battling over territory, most often in spring. It is a sign that several nests share your paving.

Are the flying ants in my house pavement ants, carpenter ants or termites?

Winged pavement ants are under 1 cm and come up through floor or slab cracks in late spring and early summer. Carpenter ant swarmers are much larger and black, and BC’s termites fly in late summer and fall with four equal wings. Keep a few in a sealed bag and we’ll identify them.

Why do I see pavement ants in winter?

A colony nesting beside a heated basement slab, in-floor heating or a heat duct stays warm enough to forage, and can even swarm indoors.

Should I spray the cracks they come out of?

It only kills the workers at the surface. The queen and brood sit deeper under the concrete, and the colony replaces the losses.

Do store-bought ant baits work?

They can for a small trail. Pavement ants switch between sweet and protein food, so the wrong bait is ignored. Place it outside where the ants are coming up, not in the kitchen.

Is the treatment safe for my kids and pets?

We place baits in cracks, gaps and spots children and pets can’t reach, and we show you where each one is.

How much does pavement ant control cost?

It depends on how many colonies there are, how they get inside and the size of the property. Call 604-760-1542 for a free quote.

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Ants Coming Up Through the Cracks?

Call or request a quote, and a licensed Exopest technician will trace the trail and bait the colony at its source.

Pavement Ant Control in British Columbia

Pavement Ant Nest Treatment for Driveways, Patios & Slabs

Driveways and walkways

Patios and pavers

Foundations and basement slabs

How to Identify a Pavement Ant

Size and colour

Grooves and spines

Odorous house ants

Other small dark ants

Carpenter ant swarmers

Swarm timing

Signs of Pavement Ants Around Your Home

Sand piles in cracks

Trails along baseboards

Ants at pet food or grease

Winged ants near lights

Ant clumps on the sidewalk

Ants indoors in winter

Why Pavement Ants Are Worth Treating Early

Food and counters

More colonies each year

Uneven pavers

How We Get Rid of Pavement Ants

Inspect

Trace

Treat

Review

Pavement Ant Baiting That Reaches Nests Under Concrete

Sweet and protein baits

Bait at the cracks

Professional-grade products

Every Pavement Ant Treatment Includes

Why Choose Exopest

When to Call a Professional

Pavement Ant Prevention for Lower Mainland Homes

The pavement ant year

7 ways to keep pavement ants out

How Much Does Pavement Ant Control Cost in BC?

Number of colonies

Where they get in

Size of the property

Follow-up visits

Need an exact price?

Pest Control for Your Home

Pest Control for Your Business

What Our Customers Say

Pavement Ant Control in Surrey, Langley & Across the Lower Mainland

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Pavement Ant Control FAQs

Are pavement ants harmful?

Why are ants fighting on my sidewalk?

Are the flying ants in my house pavement ants, carpenter ants or termites?

Why do I see pavement ants in winter?

Should I spray the cracks they come out of?

Do store-bought ant baits work?

Is the treatment safe for my kids and pets?

How much does pavement ant control cost?

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