Ants on the counter, a roach in the kitchen and webs rebuilding on the lanai all point to a source that a quick spray does not reach. City Green offers specialty ant treatments, including fire ants, along with targeted cockroach and spider control. We look for where they come from and treat that. We serve all of Citrus County with no contracts. Request a free estimate for a clear price.
What Ant, Cockroach and Spider Control Means
Ant, cockroach and spider control is targeted treatment of the household pests that trouble Florida homes. Each pest behaves differently, so each needs its own approach.
Spraying the ants you see rarely ends the problem, because the colony keeps sending more. Our team looks for where the pests are coming from and treats that source.
City Green does not treat termites, bed bugs, bees or wildlife. If your problem is one of those, you need a different company, and we would rather tell you so now.
Why Ants, Roaches and Spiders Keep Coming Back
Which Ants Are in Your House or Yard
UF/IFAS lists many pest ants in Florida homes, including pharaoh, white-footed, Argentine, ghost, carpenter, crazy and fire ants. Trailers on the kitchen counter are a different problem from mounds in the lawn, and each needs its own treatment. Naming the ant is the first step, because a bait that one species ignores can work on another.
Why Ants Come Inside After Rain and in Heat
Heavy rain floods nests, and a colony may move to higher ground or into a house. UF/IFAS says this about imported fire ants in particular. In both cases the trail on your counter is the visible end of a nest somewhere else, and wiping the trail away does not touch the nest.
Why a Spray Is Not Enough
UF/IFAS says baits are the most effective way to get toxicant into an ant nest, because ants share food and carry it to the queen and the young. A contact spray kills the ants it touches and may scatter the rest. Professional treatment looks for the nest and the entry points and treats those.
Fire Ants in the Yard
Imported fire ants nest under patio slabs, in lawns, along sidewalk edges and under foundations. The sting causes a white pustule about a day later. UF/IFAS lists mound drenches and excavation among the options and notes that some home treatments do not work. Our specialty ant treatments address fire ants, so you can use the yard again.
Cockroaches and Spiders
Cockroaches hide in kitchens, bathrooms and garages and spread through a home if left alone. Spiders build webs around the lanai, eaves and doorways. Both settle where there is shelter, food and moisture. We treat both.
How to Know When You Need Treatment
- Ant trails on counters, windowsills or along baseboards
- Raised mounds of loose dirt in the lawn or along the driveway
- Cockroaches seen in the daytime or when you switch on the kitchen light
- Webs rebuilding on the lanai or garage within days of cleaning
- Pests returning after store-bought sprays
Pests We Treat
Specialty Ant Control
We treat household ants and fire ants with methods matched to the type of ant.
Cockroach Treatment
We treat the places cockroaches hide and travel, inside and around the home.
Spider Control
We treat spiders around the home. Customers have also mentioned web removal, so ask about it at your free estimate.
What You Can Do First
Seal cracks and holes, because small ants fit through very small openings. Fix leaks, wipe up food and water, and keep bait away from small children. Advice from blogs varies, so treat it as a first step and not a cure.
What We Do Not Treat
We do not treat termites, bed bugs, bees or wildlife. A termite problem needs a licensed termite company.
Part of a Plan
These services work well with perimeter and interior pest control and our recurring plans.
Our Process
- Free Estimate. We listen to what you are seeing and look at the home and yard. You get a clear price before any work begins.
- Find the Source. We look for where the pests enter and where they nest.
- Treat the Source. We apply the treatment to the source, not just the trail, and explain what to expect.
- Follow-Up. Call us if pests return. You will notice the difference or your money back.
Why Choose City Green for Ant, Cockroach & Spider Control
Family Owned and Woman Owned
City Green is a family business, and Katharine Osborne runs the office and the customer relationships. You are not an address or a property to us. You are part of the City Green family.
No Contracts
City Green does not require a contract. We are confident that you will be happy with our service, so there is nothing to be locked into.
You Will Notice the Difference or Your Money Back
We stand behind our work. You will notice the difference or your money back.
Licensed and Insured
City Green is licensed and insured, and we explain what we plan to treat and why before any work begins.
The Golden Rule
We treat every customer the way we want to be treated. That means honest answers, a clear price, and an aim to call back the same day.
A Customer Comment
James F. wrote, "They remove spider webs in my lanai and any mud wasp nests around the house as well." That is a customer comment supplied to us, not a Google review.
What to Look For in an Ant Company
A good company identifies the ant first, uses baits where they fit and tells you what it applied. Ask each company those questions before you sign anything, and ask whether you are signing a contract at all.
Understanding Pricing
Perimeter pest control starts as low as $25 per service. We do not post separate prices for each pest, because the cost depends on the pest, your home and how far the problem has spread.
What Moves the Price
The type of pest, the size of the home and property, and how widespread the problem has become set the price. A few ants at one door cost less than a colony under the slab.
Why Treating the Source Matters
Repeated store sprays add up when the ants keep returning, which is why we look for the nest first.
How to Get an Exact Number
Request a free estimate. We look at the problem, tell you what we would treat and give you the price before any work begins.
Ready for a Free Estimate?
City Green is a family-owned team serving all of Citrus County. Read about us, then call or text (352) 601-0682, contact us or request your free estimate online. We will schedule a visit, look at your property and give you a clear price. There is no contract, and you will notice the difference or your money back.
- A conversation about where and when you see the pests
- A look at the home, the yard and the likely entry points
- A clear price before any work begins
- An honest answer if the problem is one we do not treat, such as termites
- No contract and a money-back guarantee
Related Services
- Perimeter & Interior Pest Control
- Rodent, Flea & Tick Control
- Recurring Plans & One-Time Treatments
- Lawn Fertilization & Weed Control
- Lawn Pest & Disease Control
- Mosquito Control
- Tiki Hut Treatments
- Commercial Pest Control
- All City Green Services
From Our Blog
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I get so many ants after it rains?
Heavy rain can flood a nest, and the colony may move to higher ground or inside a house. UF/IFAS says this about imported fire ants, and other ants also look for dry shelter. Treating the nest, not only the trail, is what stops it.
What kind of ants do I have in my Florida home?
UF/IFAS lists pharaoh, white-footed, Argentine, ghost, pyramid, carpenter, rover, fire, crazy, thief, Caribbean, acrobat and big-headed ants among the common Florida pest ants. We identify yours during the free estimate, because the right treatment depends on the ant.
How do I get rid of tiny ants in my kitchen?
Small ants such as white-footed ants and rover ants fit through very small openings, so sealing cracks and holes can stop many invasions. Wipe up food and water, and then call us if the trail returns. Our blog post on getting rid of ants in your house has more.
Do natural remedies like vinegar and citrus work?
Advice from blogs varies, and we do not rely on it. UF/IFAS says baits are the most effective way to get toxicant into the nest because ants share food, and it notes that some home treatments for fire ants are ineffective.
How do you treat fire ants?
We offer specialty ant control, including fire ants. UF/IFAS lists mound drenches and excavation among the options, and it notes that broadcast baiting may also reduce the native ants that slow fire ant spread. We explain what we would do for your yard at the free estimate.
How do I get rid of crazy ants in Florida?
Crazy ants are on the UF/IFAS list of common Florida pest ants. Identify the ant first, because the treatment has to suit what it eats and where it nests. We do that during the free estimate.
How do I stop ants from coming inside?
Seal cracks and holes, fix leaks and moisture, and clear food and water. UF/IFAS says sealing openings can stop many invasions. Treating the outside of the house through perimeter pest control puts a barrier where ants enter.
Do you remove spider webs and wasp nests?
Customers have mentioned web and wasp nest removal. Ask about it at your free estimate, and we will tell you what we can do for your home.
How often should pest control be done for ants?
That depends on the ants and your home. We talk through whether a one-time treatment or a recurring plan fits during the free estimate, and neither requires a contract.
Do you treat termites or bed bugs?
No. City Green does not treat termites, bed bugs, bees or wildlife. A termite problem needs a licensed termite company, and we would rather tell you that than take your money.
