Ants are one of the most common calls across Brisbane, especially through the warmer months when colonies are active and foraging further from the nest. They turn up along skirting boards, around kitchen benches, near pet food bowls and along cracks in paving right up to the back door.
A visit starts with a look at where the ants are coming from and where they are heading, since treating the trail alone rarely deals with the colony itself. The crew works out likely nest locations, which in Brisbane homes can be under paving, inside wall cavities, in garden beds or under a slab, and treats accordingly rather than just spraying the areas you can see.
Different ant types behave differently. Small black ants often nest in soil and garden beds and use the same trails into the kitchen. Coastal brown ants can nest inside wall cavities and around electrical fittings, which makes them harder to deal with using surface sprays alone. Bull ants and jack jumpers are less common indoors but can be a problem in gardens and near outdoor entertaining areas.
- Kitchens, pantries and areas around pet food
- Skirting boards, door frames and window sills
- Garden beds, paving and areas close to the foundations
- Outdoor entertaining areas and near garden taps
- Entry points where trails are crossing into the house
Ant activity tends to flare up quickly once a colony finds a food source, so it is worth calling as soon as you notice a trail forming. Call 07 3543 7772, tell us where you have seen the ants, and we will book a local team with the price confirmed before they arrive.
