Ants are one of the most common calls from Chermside, mostly in summer and after heavy rain when nests flood and ants move indoors. Trails along the kitchen bench, ants in the pantry or pet bowls and small mounds between pavers are all signs of a nest nearby. Some ants also nest inside wall cavities and come out through power points and skirting boards.
The crew we book begins by tracing the trail back to where the ants are coming from. They then use baits or a non-repellent spray that ants carry back to the nest, which works on the colony rather than only the ants you can see. Numbers usually drop over the next few days as the treatment spreads through the nest.
- Tracing trails inside and outside the home
- Bait placement along trails and entry points
- Spray around outside walls, paths and garden edges
- Treatment of nests in garden beds and between pavers
- Advice on food storage and sealing gaps
Before the visit, hold off on spraying ants yourself for a day or two, since that scatters the trail and makes the nest harder to find. Keep sweet food and pet food sealed, wipe up spills and rinse drink containers before they go in the recycling. Ants often come in along branches and cables that touch the house, so trimming plants back helps as well.
Ant treatment can be booked on the same visit as spider control or a barrier spray. We give upfront pricing on the phone, and visits can be same-day or next-day where the run allows. For ant treatment in Chermside, call 07 3543 7772.
