Ants are one of the most common calls in Sunnybank, most of all after summer storms or during long dry spells when they come inside looking for water and food. Small black ants march across kitchen benches, coastal brown ants push sand up between pavers and along driveways, and larger ants build nests in garden beds and under paths. Each kind needs a slightly different approach.
Spraying the trail you can see only moves ants around. The crew we book tracks the trail back towards the nest and treats the nest area where it can be found, along with entry points around doors, windows, weep holes and cracks in paving. Indoors, they may use baits that worker ants carry home, which reaches the part of the colony you cannot see.
- Kitchen benches and pantries
- Doors, windows and weep holes
- Pavers, paths and driveways
- Garden beds and the base of walls
- Baits for nests that cannot be reached
Before the visit, put food away and wipe benches, but leave the ant trails themselves so the crew can track them back to the nest. After the treatment, you may see more ants for a day or two while baits are being taken back, and this usually settles within a week. Try not to use your own sprays on the treated areas for a week or so. Keep pets away from treated outdoor areas until they are dry.
Ant control is easy to add to a flea control booking in Sunnybank. Tell us where you see the ants most when you call. If anyone is bitten and has a reaction, please see a doctor, and call 000 if someone is very unwell. Call 07 3543 7773 for upfront pricing.
