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Tempe Property Managers: Get Commercial Ant Control

City Wide Pest Control goes after the whole colony, so your Tempe property gets lasting relief instead of a short break from visible ants.
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Ant Control for Tempe Businesses and Commercial Properties

Property managers who need commercial ant control in Tempe usually call after ants turn up in a break room, a kitchen or an outdoor patio. Warm weather keeps colonies active for much of the year, and any site with food, drink or trash handling gives them a reason to keep coming back. Fire ants near entrances and parking areas can also be a concern for staff and visitors.
City Wide Pest Control is a locally owned and operated commercial ant exterminator in Tempe, serving restaurants, offices, warehouses and retail spaces. We aim at the colony itself, not just the trails you see on the floor. Our company is based in Phoenix and has more than 40 years of service behind it. Our technicians and office staff are licensed by the Arizona Department of Agriculture, Pest Management Division.
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Ants should not get in the way of your daily operations. Call City Wide Pest Control at (602) 944-0099. We are family owned since 1986 and trusted by State, County and City buildings.
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  • Warning Signs

Signs You May Have Ants

Here are a few things to look for around your property.

Lines of ants crossing kitchen counters, break rooms or restroom floors

Dirt mounds of fire ants along planters, lots or walkway edges

Fine sawdust-like debris from carpenter ants by doors, windows or beams

Flying ants appearing in numbers from wall or floor gaps

Ants returning to the same spots even after thorough cleaning

Staff or guests remarking on ants

Call (602) 944-0099 to book an ant assessment.
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  • Why It Matters

Why Ant Control Matters for Businesses

Food service sites need ants kept away from prep surfaces to stay on the right side of health inspections. Fire ants on lots and patios can sting staff and guests, which is why commercial fire ant control in Tempe matters for properties with foot traffic. Carpenter ants can tunnel through structural wood, and even small house ant trails make a business look less careful.
Monsoon storms and summer heat push colonies toward buildings in search of moisture and cover. Spraying the ants you can see rarely touches the nest underground. A professional plan works on the queen and the colony, which is what makes results last.

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How Tempe's Buildings Shape Ant Control

Tempe has plenty of multifamily housing. About 45 percent of its housing units sit in buildings with 5 or more units, and about 20 percent (18,070 units) are in buildings with 50 or more units. In large buildings like those, ants can travel between connected spaces, so treatment works best when it covers the whole property. The median housing unit here was built in 1986, the same year City Wide Pest Control was founded.
On the commercial side, Tempe Town Lake draws more than 2.4 million visitors a year, and more than 40,000 people work at the businesses around it. The city lists employers such as Arizona State University, State Farm, Salt River Project and Safeway among its largest, while Discovery Business Campus at Elliot Road and Loop 101 is a 135-acre park planned for about 2.5 million square feet of office and light industrial space. We shape each plan around the property, from food service sites to offices and warehouses.
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  • Our Method

How We Handle Commercial Ant Control

Step 1
Inspection and Species Identification
Our technicians identify the species first, then find nests and trace trails to see how far activity reaches.
Step 2
Colony Elimination
Professional baits get carried back to the nest by foraging ants, which brings the treatment to the queen.
Step 3
Perimeter Treatment
We treat the foundation, entry points and usual foraging paths to form a protective barrier.
Step 4
Nest Treatment
Fire ant mounds outdoors and carpenter ant nests in wood get treated at their origin.
Step 5
Ongoing Service and Documentation
Scheduled visits maintain coverage and leave you with service records for compliance.
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Common Ant Species We See in Tempe

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Southern Fire Ant
Solenopsis xyloni
  • High Risk
Nests in raised soil mounds near planters, lots and walkways. Stings can be painful, a concern wherever customers and staff walk.
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Carpenter Ant
Camponotus spp.
  • Moderate Risk
Big dark ants that excavate wood softened by moisture or damage. Often tied to plumbing leaks or older structural timber in a building.
Odorous house ant (Tapinoma sessile), small dark brown ant with no visible waist node
Odorous House Ant
Tapinoma sessile
  • Low Risk
Small dark ants that keep returning to kitchens. Colonies with several queens are hard to clear without professional treatment.

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  • Prevention

Prevention Tips for Property Managers

A few simple habits can cut down ant activity between service visits.
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Keep food prep and storage areas clean and wiped down

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Repair dripping pipes and condensation, since ants head for moisture

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Close gaps at doors, windows and where utility lines enter

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Check lots and planters regularly for new fire ant mounds

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Have staff tell management right away when they spot ants

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Book routine professional visits to stay ahead of seasonal surges

Why Choose City Wide Pest Control

Family owned since 1986

over 40 years protecting East Valley desert communities

Same-day service

fast response when pests disrupt your business

State-licensed staff

technicians AND office personnel licensed by the Arizona Department of Agriculture

Government-trusted

contracts with State, County, and City buildings, along with several school districts

Green, kid friendly, pet friendly

IPM approach suited to desert environments

Real people

call (602) 944-0099, talk to an account manager, not a robo machine

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Let's Solve Your Pest Problem the Right Way

Ready to be done with ants? Call City Wide Pest Control at (602) 944-0099. Our team has served Maricopa County businesses for over 40 years, and same-day service is available.
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  • FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do apartment and multifamily properties in Tempe need a different ant plan?
Often, yes. About 45 percent of Tempe’s housing units sit in buildings with 5 or more units, and about 20 percent (18,070 units) are in buildings with 50 or more units. In buildings that large, ants can move between units, so we look at the whole property and coordinate treatment.
Yes. More than 40,000 people work at the businesses surrounding the lake, which draws more than 2.4 million visitors a year and hosts more than 40 special events annually. Restaurants, offices and retail spaces nearby can call us for ant control, and same-day service is available. Call (602) 944-0099.
Yes. Arizona State University enrolled 51,200 students on its Tempe campus in fall 2026, and the 320-acre ASU Research Park has three lakes covering 18 surface acres and more than 6 miles of trails. Landscaped grounds and water features are places we check closely for ant activity. Our technicians are licensed by the Arizona Department of Agriculture, Pest Management Division.
We identify the species, find nests and trails, then use professional baits that workers carry back to the queen. Entry points and foundations get a barrier treatment, and outdoor mounds or wood galleries are treated at the source. Ongoing visits keep service records for compliance. Spraying only visible ants rarely stops the colony.
Ants stay active much of the year in Arizona’s warm climate, so there is rarely a true off season. Activity often rises during monsoon season, when colonies look for moisture and shelter. Scheduled service helps you stay ahead of those surges. Our monthly service carries a 21-day warranty.
Yes. Commercial accounts sign a service agreement, while our residential service has no contracts. We set the visit schedule around your property type and keep service records for compliance. Same-day service is available, and our hours are Monday to Saturday, 8 to 5. Call (602) 944-0099.
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