Ants are one of the busiest pests in Mill Park from spring through to autumn. Black house ants trail across benches and into pantries, coastal brown ants push up soil between pavers and along driveways, and white-footed house ants move through wall cavities and turn up in bathrooms and bedrooms. Many homes here sit on concrete slabs with small gaps along the edges, which gives ants plenty of ways in.
Spraying the trail you can see only deals with a fraction of the colony. The crew we book traces the trail back to where the ants are getting in and where they nest, whether that is a crack in the slab, a gap under the door, a garden bed or a hollow under the pavers. They treat the nest area and entry points, and place baits that worker ants carry back to feed the queen and the rest of the colony.
- Tracing trails back to entry points and nests
- Baits inside where ants are feeding
- Treatment along slab edges, weep holes and door frames
- Treatment of paths, pavers and garden edges
- Tips on storing food and fixing leaks
Hold off on using surface sprays in the days before the visit, since they break up the trail and scatter the colony. Wipe the trail with soapy water instead, and keep sugar, honey, fruit and pet food sealed. Point out any spots where you have seen winged ants, as that can show where a nest sits.
Hot, dry weather and heavy rain both push ants indoors, so calls spike in summer storms. Call 03 7053 9824 to book ant treatment in Mill Park with upfront pricing.