Ants are a year-round nuisance in Brisbane, but they come inside in bigger numbers before summer storms and during dry spells when they go looking for water. In New Farm, the usual culprits are small black house ants trailing across benches, coastal brown ants lifting sand between pavers and tiles, and the odd nest in a wall cavity or power point. Some ants bite, which matters if you have young children playing in the yard.
We take your call, ask where you are seeing the ants, give you upfront pricing and book a nearby independent crew. The crew we book looks for where the trails start, because spraying the ants you can see rarely reaches the nest. Ants carry bait back to their colony, so slow-acting gel or granular baits are often used along trails, with a spray barrier around the outside of the home where it suits. A visit usually includes:
- Tracing ant trails back to nests in walls, gardens and paving
- Gel or granular baits placed along active trails
- An outdoor spray around doors, windows and the base of walls
- Checking power points and appliances where ants gather
- Tips on stopping ants getting to food and water
Try not to spray ant trails with household spray before the visit, as it scatters the colony and makes baiting harder. Wiping benches with warm soapy water breaks up the scent trails ants use to find their way back. Ants often pop up again after heavy rain in New Farm, so the crew will tell you what to look out for.
Call 07 3543 7768 to book ant control. We can add it to a rat visit or book it on its own, with the price given upfront.
