Identify and eliminate moisture ant infestations and underlying moisture problems
Call (888) 376-9109Moisture ants thrive in damp environments, and their presence often signals water damage or ongoing moisture problems within your home. These yellowish brown ants nest in wet, decaying wood and can indicate hidden leaks, poor drainage, or inadequate ventilation. At Sunrise Pest and Turf Management, we provide moisture ant solutions that eliminate current infestations while helping you understand and address the underlying conditions that attract these pests.
Our technicians know that successful moisture ant control requires more than just killing visible ants. We work to identify the source of the problem and provide recommendations for lasting prevention.
Serving the Pacific Northwest since 1978, we understand the unique moisture challenges homes in our region face and how to protect your property from the pests they attract.
Yellowish brown to dark brown ants, typically around one eighth inch in length. Workers are uniform in size, unlike carpenter ants which vary.
These ants establish colonies in wood that has been softened by water damage or decay. Common locations include bathrooms, kitchens, areas under leaky roofs, and anywhere moisture accumulates.
Moisture ants often nest in soil near foundations and extend galleries into adjacent damp wood. Swarmers may emerge indoors during summer and fall.
Ant trails near plumbing fixtures, soft or spongy wood, and small piles of debris near baseboards may indicate a moisture ant colony nearby.
We assess the scale of the infestation and identify both active nesting sites and the moisture sources supporting them.
Our technicians apply targeted treatments to eliminate current colonies and prevent further expansion into your home's structure.
We locate and document moisture sources so you can address underlying water problems that attracted the ants in the first place.
Because moisture ants may return if dampness persists, we recommend monthly follow up visits until underlying issues are corrected.
Killing visible ants without addressing moisture allows colonies to persist and grow. Our comprehensive approach tackles both the insects and the conditions they need to survive.
We provide professional services throughout King, Pierce, Kitsap, and Thurston counties, including:
Serving families and businesses across the Pacific Northwest
Contact Sunrise Pest and Turf Management to schedule an inspection and learn what these ants are telling you about your property.