Ants are a year-round nuisance in North Lakes, but they really pick up after summer storms and through the warm months. Trails across the kitchen benchtop, ants in the bathroom, mounds along the driveway and nests in the garden beds against the house are the calls we hear most. Newer brick homes are not immune, as ants find their way through expansion joints, weep holes and gaps where pipes enter the wall.
The crew we book starts by tracing the trail back to where the ants are coming from, which is usually outside. They treat the nest where it can be reached, then apply a treatment around the outside of the home, along the edge of the slab, around weep holes and in the garden beds where trails are active. Inside, they may use a bait that worker ants carry back to the nest, which helps reach the queen rather than only the ants you can see.
It is normal to see a few ants for several days after the visit while the treatment works through the nest. Try not to wipe or spray the ant trails during that time, as the ants need to keep moving through the treated areas. Keep sweet food sealed and wipe up spills, since sugar and grease pull ants inside quickly. If ants come in from a neighbour's yard, the crew can focus on the fence line.
- Trail tracing back to the nest
- Outside perimeter and garden bed treatment
- Baits for ants inside the kitchen and bathroom
- Suits homes, units and rental properties
- Price given upfront over the phone
To book ant control in North Lakes, call 07 3543 7773. Tell us where the trails are and we will arrange a local crew.
