Ants are a steady problem across the Western Suburbs from spring through to autumn. Black house ants march across benches and into pantries after sugar and crumbs. Coastal brown ants push up little piles of soil between pavers and along the edge of concrete slabs. Other types nest in lawns, garden beds and wall cavities, and come inside when the weather turns hot or wet.
Spraying the trail you can see only deals with the ants on the surface. The crew we book works out where the ants are coming from, then treats the nest and the paths they use to reach your kitchen. Slow-acting baits are often part of the job, because worker ants carry them back to the nest and share them with the rest of the colony, including the queen.
- Inspection of the trails to find where the ants are getting in
- Baiting inside where sprays are not suitable, such as kitchens
- Treatment of slab edges, paths and door thresholds outside
- Treatment of nests in lawns, pavers and garden beds
- Tips on food storage and sealing entry gaps
Weatherboard homes in Yarraville, Seddon and West Footscray have plenty of small gaps where ants can slip in, while newer townhouses in Maidstone and Braybrook often see them along the slab. Either way, it helps to wipe benches down each night, store sweet food in sealed containers and fix any dripping taps, since ants come looking for water as much as food.
When you call, tell us where you have seen the ants, roughly how many, and whether they are inside, outside or both. We will give you upfront pricing and book a local team for a time that suits. Call 03 7053 9832 to book ant control in the Western Suburbs.