Ants are a constant nuisance across South Brisbane, especially in the warmer months and after heavy rain. They march along benchtops, into pantries and pet bowls, and some kinds nest inside wall cavities, power points and under pavers. Spraying the trail you can see only deals with the workers, while the nest keeps sending more.
The crew we book starts by working out which ant you have, because different ants take different baits and treatments. Coastal brown ants, black house ants and white-footed house ants are all common around Brisbane homes, and each behaves a little differently. Some split into new nests when sprayed with the wrong product, so the choice matters. Once the crew has found the trails and likely nest spots, they treat the areas that carry the product back into the colony.
- Tracing ant trails back to where they enter the home
- Bait placed on trails so workers carry it back to the nest
- A non-repellent spray around the outside walls, paths and garden edges
- Treatment of cracks, weep holes and gaps along pipes and cables
- Advice on food storage, pet bowls and wiping down benches
For the first few days, let the ants move over the treated areas and avoid wiping trails with household sprays, as that breaks up the process. It is normal to see ants for a short time before numbers drop. Trim plants that touch the walls and keep mulch a little back from the house to make it harder for new nests to form close by. Sweet spills, pet food and open bins are the usual draw, so keep them clean and covered.
If ants are marching through your home in South Brisbane, call 07 3543 7771. We will give you a price and book a nearby crew at a time that suits you.
