Ant Control Burnaby

Carpenter Ant Damage – A Threat to Your Home’s Structure

Carpenter ants don’t eat wood but tunnel through it to create nests. Over time, they can weaken the structural integrity of your home.

Signs of Carpenter Ant Damage:

• ➜Wood shavings near windows, doors, and baseboards.
• ➜Hollow-sounding wood when tapped.
• ➜Visible tunnels in wooden structures.

Pharaoh Ants – Health Risks & Food Contamination

Pharaoh ants thrive in kitchens, restaurants, hospitals, and food storage areas. They carry and spread bacteria, making them a significant health risk.

Dangers of Pharaoh Ants:

• ➜Contaminate food by crawling through dirty areas before invading your kitchen.
• ➜Spread bacteria like Salmonella and Streptococcus, posing risks to your family.
• ➜Difficult to eliminate—colonies split into multiple nests if sprayed, worsening the infestation.

Pavement Ants – Infestations That Won’t Go Away

Pavement ants invade homes through tiny cracks in foundations, driveways, and patios. They can quickly spread into kitchens, basements, and storage areas, creating a persistent infestation.

Why Pavement Ants Are Hard to Eliminate:

• ➜Nests are deep underground, making DIY treatments ineffective.
• ➜They invade homes year-round, especially after rain.
• ➜They contaminate food and trash areas, attracting even more pests.

Fire Ants – Painful Stings & Allergic Reactions

Fire ants deliver venomous stings that can cause severe pain, swelling, and allergic reactions. If they establish a colony in your yard, garden, or near entry points, they can seriously threaten children and pets.

Fire Ant Risks in Burnaby:

• ➜Aggressive swarms—they sting when their nest is disturbed.
• ➜Painful, burning stings that form itchy blisters.
• ➜Severe allergic reactions for some individuals.

Rain, Humidity, and Mild Winters

Burnaby receives over 170 days of rainfall each year. That constant moisture creates ideal nesting conditions for ants, especially carpenter ants, which thrive in damp wood.

Fact: Burnaby's most frequently reported structural pest is Carpenter ants due to wood damage in older homes and water-infiltrated framing.

• ➜Basement walls, crawl spaces, and attic beams are common entry points for moisture-seeking ants.
• ➜Warm, rainy winters allow indoor colonies to remain active year-round — especially in heated homes.

Older Homes with Moisture Problems

Neighbourhoods like Capitol Hill, Burnaby Heights, and parts of Edmonds feature homes built before 1980. While charming, these homes often have:

All of these are magnets for ants looking to nest in hidden cavities.

• ➜Poorly sealed foundations
• ➜Aging siding and window frames
• ➜Leaky plumbing and rooflines

Green Spaces = More Outdoor Colonies

Burnaby is full of beautiful parks — but living near them means more exposure to migrating ant colonies.

High-risk zones include homes near:

Fact: Homes located within 500 meters of major parks in Burnaby are up to 40% more likely to experience recurring infestations, particularly during rainy seasons.

• ➜Central Park
• ➜Deer Lake Park
• ➜Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
• ➜Byrne Creek Ravine

Construction and Displaced Colonies

New developments in Brentwood, Edmonds Town Centre, and Metrotown are transforming the city — and unintentionally pushing outdoor colonies into neighbouring residential properties.

At Pest Control Burnaby, we understand what makes Burnaby unique. We apply that knowledge to deliver real, lasting solutions that address the root of your ant problem, not just the surface.

If you live near parks, an older home, or a new development, your home could already be at risk. Call Pesticon now for expert ant extermination in Burnaby — and peace of mind backed by our 100-Day Guarantee.

• ➜Disturbed soil and tree removal forces ants to seek shelter elsewhere.
• ➜Homes within 1 km of active construction zones often report a surge in indoor ant activity.

Spring (March to May): Ant Colonies Awaken

What You’ll See:

• ➜Rising temperatures and steady rainfall trigger ants to forage and expand.
• ➜Carpenter ants begin swarming and sending out new queens to establish nests.
• ➜Odorous house ants start trailing through kitchens and bathrooms, looking for sweets and moisture.
• ➜Flying ants near windows or light fixtures
• ➜Ant trails along baseboards or countertops
• ➜Fine sawdust piles near wood trim (carpenter ant damage)

Summer (June to August): Peak Infestation Season

What You’ll See:

• ➜Warm weather and damp soil encourage outdoor colonies to grow and send scouts indoors.
• ➜Pavement ants and Argentine ants invade patios, driveways, and garages — often moving into basements.
• ➜Long ant trails along driveways and deck posts
• ➜Consistent activity in pantries, under sinks, and around pet food
• ➜New colonies establishing inside wall voids or attic insulation

Fall (September to October): Ants Move Indoors

What You’ll See:

• ➜As temperatures drop, ants shelter inside wall voids, insulation, and behind appliances.
• ➜Moisture from fall rains increases pressure on homes with drainage or ventilation issues.
• ➜Increased sightings around windows and floorboards.
• ➜Trails leading from utility lines, window frames, or chimney edges.
• ➜Odorous ants clustering near heating units and kitchen vents.

Winter (November to February): Hidden Colonies Stay Active

Carpenter ants, in particular, may continue tunnelling through attic beams or basement joists. What You’ll See:

Most Burnaby homeowners are surprised to learn that winter ant activity often signifies a hidden, long-term colony. That’s why we treat the source — not just the surface — no matter the season.

Ants don’t hibernate in Burnaby — they relocate.

Call Pesticon today to schedule your seasonal ant inspection and stop infestations before they grow.

• ➜Outdoor activity slows, but indoor colonies — especially in older homes — remain active thanks to indoor heating and humidity.
• ➜Carpenter ants, in particular, may continue tunnelling through attic beams or basement joists.
• ➜Sporadic sightings near baseboard heaters or warm water pipes
• ➜Audible rustling sounds in walls (a sign of an established colony)
• ➜Ant activity, even when temperatures drop below freezing outside

Why DIY Often Fails in Burnaby

• ➜Moisture-rich basements and attics allow colonies to thrive in places you can’t reach with sprays.
• ➜Odorous house and pharaoh ants often split and scatter when sprayed, worsening the problem.
• ➜Condos and townhomes make it nearly impossible to locate the original colony without experience.

Why Pesticon’s Professional Service Works

• ➜We identify the ant species and eliminate it at the root — not just where you see it.
• ➜We use long-lasting, family-safe solutions in Burnaby’s damp, complex environments.
• ➜We back everything with our 100-day Pest-Free Guarantee.

DIY methods might last a few days. We give you absolute protection for months, backed by local experts who know Burnaby’s neighbourhoods, building styles, and inside-out climate.

Tired of spraying and hoping for the best? Contact Pesticon today for professional ant exterminator services in Burnaby — and let us do it right the first time.

Metrotown Condo — Pharaoh Ant Infestation Between Units

• ➜Problem: Residents of a mid-rise building kept spotting tiny yellow ants near dishwashers and garbage chutes. DIY sprays only spread the issue across units.
• ➜Our Solution: We coordinated with property management to identify the species (pharaoh ants) and implemented a slow-acting bait system that eliminated colonies without scattering them.
• ➜Result: Full resolution within three weeks and no reappearance reported in over a year.

Brentwood Bungalow — Carpenter Ant Nest in Attic

• ➜Problem: A family noticed clicking sounds at night and piles of fine sawdust near ceiling joints. A carpenter ant nest was suspected above the living room.
• ➜Our Solution: We inspected the attic, confirmed active carpenter ant galleries, and used a targeted non-repellent treatment combined with sealing and moisture control.
• ➜Result: Damage was stopped early, and follow-ups showed no signs of return.

Edmonds Café — Pavement Ants in Kitchen and Pantry

• ➜Problem: Staff found ants crawling along floor tiles and around food storage bins, especially after heavy rain.
• ➜Our Solution: We identified a pavement ant nest beneath the concrete foundation and treated it from the outside using barrier protection around the kitchen perimeter.
• ➜Result: Full clearance within days, with monthly preventive service ongoing.

Capitol Hill Heritage Home — Odorous House Ants in Wall Cavities

• ➜Problem: A homeowner repeatedly smelled strange and found ant trails under bathroom sinks and behind the refrigerator.
• ➜Our Solution: We located scent trails, installed bait placements in wall voids, and applied follow-up treatments to prevent re-entry.
• ➜Result: The homeowner now refers Pesticon to neighbours — and has been ant-free since.