Solving Your Ant Problems in Los Gatos
Are you noticing:
- A steady trail of ants along your kitchen counters
- Small mounds popping up near your foundation or driveway
- Ants swarming pet food bowls or trash bins
- Carpenter ants emerging from walls or wood trim
- Ants crawling across your desk, breakroom, or entryway
If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—ant infestations are a year-round problem in Los Gatos.
That’s where Smith’s Pest Management comes in. We understand the unique ant issues Los Gatos residents face and develop targeted solutions for every home or business.
Call today for a free quote: (408) 871-6988.
How Ants Damage Your Los Gatos Property
Ants may be small, but they can cause big problems when they move into homes and businesses in Los Gatos—here’s how they’re creating damage throughout the area.
In Your Home
- Damaging wood structures: Carpenter ants tunnel through wood, which can weaken the structural integrity of your house.
- Creating electrical issues: Certain ant species are attracted to electronics, which can cause short circuits and system breakdowns.
- Contaminating food: Ants crawl over food surfaces, leaving behind bacteria and making your supplies unsafe to eat.
- Delivering painful stings: Fire ants pack a painful sting, which can lead to allergic reactions in people and pets.
At Your Business
- Leading to failed inspections: Ant infestations can result in health violations for restaurants and food facilities. The California Retail Food Code requires businesses to remain free of vermin—including ants.
- Contaminating inventory: Ants can carry dangerous bacteria like Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria, and may chew through packaging, ruining products and impacting profits.
- Driving away customers: Visible ants can make guests uncomfortable and damage your reputation.
- Damaging electrical components: When ants infiltrate electrical systems, they can cause serious equipment malfunctions.
How We Help Los Gatos Residents
Eliminating Existing Ant Infestations
Your property probably hosts several ant colonies, each with thousands of workers finding paths into your home.
While it’s not possible to wipe out every ant in Los Gatos, we can remove the colonies on your property with no-spray methods and install protective barriers to stop them from returning.
Preventing Future Infestations
We’ll identify entry points ants are using and seal them up. Our prevention plans are customized based on the specific ant species active around your home or business.
Ongoing, Year-Round Protection
Here’s the reality: ant control requires steady effort all year long.
Unlike companies that rely on routine chemical sprays, Smith’s uses a strategic, no-spray, science-based approach.
We apply targeted baits that ants carry back to the colony, wiping it out from the inside.
Our technicians are trained experts in ant biology and behavior. That means we know which baits work best and exactly where to place them for the strongest results.
This method doesn’t just get better results—it’s also safer for your pets, your family, and the environment by reducing unnecessary pesticide use.
We’ll perform regular follow-ups, and if ants reappear between visits, we’ll come back at no additional cost.
With one simple monthly plan, you’re fully covered—and if we see other pests like roaches or spiders while we’re there, we’ll handle those too.
Want more info? Call us for a quote today: (408) 871-6988
Few Handle Ants Like We Do!
We’re true ant specialists—our team studies ant habits and behavior more in a single year than most pest control companies do over a lifetime.
That’s why we stand behind our service with confidence.
Our eco-conscious methods go straight to the source, eliminating colonies instead of just coating your home with surface sprays.
We follow up consistently and fine-tune our strategy as needed to ensure your Los Gatos property stays free of ants for the long haul.
What to Expect When You Call Us
1
Initial Assessment
We’ll talk with you to get a clear picture of your ant issue. Your input—where you’ve seen ants and how long it’s been happening—helps us create a plan that actually works.
2
Thorough Inspection
We’ll check both the interior and exterior of your property to locate trails, nesting sites, and entry points. Once we’ve gathered our findings, we’ll walk you through the situation and explain how we’ll tackle it.
3
Targeted Treatment
Rather than spraying everywhere, we apply precise baits that ants carry back to the colony. These gels and granules are designed to be safe for children and pets but lethal to ants, eliminating the queen and her workers from within.
4
Reliable Follow-Up
Our ant control service includes a 30-day guarantee. If ants return after our treatment, we’ll come back and make it right—at no extra charge.
Where We Service
We proudly serve all of Los Gatos (zip codes 95030–95033), including its key neighborhoods and surrounding areas:
- Rinconada
- Vasona Junction
- Shannon
- Alta Vista
- Belwood – Belgatos
- Surmont
- Blossom Hill Manor
- Bluebird Lane
- España Oaks
- Heritage Grove
- Hillbrook
- Live Oak Manor Park
- Los Gatos Village
- National & Los Gatos-Almaden Road
- Strathmore
- Surrey Farms
- Vista del Monte
- Charter Oaks
- Cameo Park
- Oakwood
- Los Gatos Woods
- Saratoga Highlands
FAQs
Los Gatos’ wooded neighborhoods, creek beds, and mild climate make it an ideal environment for ants—and a constant battle for local homeowners.
During hot, dry summers, ants venture inside looking for moisture. In the rainy season, they move indoors to escape flooding and soggy soil.
Argentine ants are especially common in the area. They form enormous supercolonies that span multiple properties, making control difficult without expert help.
Carpenter ants thrive in Los Gatos’ older trees and wooden buildings, where they can gradually compromise structural integrity.
Southern fire ants, also found throughout the region, build nests in the soil and can sting aggressively when disturbed, posing a threat to both people and pets in yards and gardens.
Absolutely. We use environmentally conscious treatments that are both effective against ants and safe for your family, pets, and the planet.
Ants can be stubborn, but our team is committed to staying ahead of them. With our year-round treatment program, we apply monthly service to keep ants away—and if they come back between visits, we’ll return at no extra cost.
Get Your Ant-Free Home or Business Back
They may be tiny, but ants can cause major problems when they move in—spoiling food, damaging structures, and delivering painful stings to your loved ones.
At Smith’s, we’ll design a custom solution to clear ants from your Los Gatos home or business and keep them from coming back. We’ve proudly served the Los Gatos area with expert pest control for nearly 20 years.
Call us today to book your ant control service and enjoy peace of mind again.
