Ants are a common extra request from people booking cockroach work in Chermside. They march along kitchen benches, come up through gaps in tiles, and build nests in garden beds, pavers and wall cavities. In warm weather, and before and after rain, trails can appear almost overnight. Most ants are more of a nuisance than a danger, but they spoil food and can be hard to shift without the right approach.
The crew we book starts by tracing the trail back to where the ants are coming from. Some ants nest outside and come in for food. Others set up inside walls or under floors. Finding the nest, or at least the direction the ants come from, makes a big difference to the result and helps the crew choose between baits and sprays. Ants that come up through tile grout or skirting may be nesting in the wall or under the slab.
An ant control visit may include:
- Tracing ant trails back to entry points and nests
- Ant bait placed along active trails, inside and out
- A non-repellent spray around the outside of the home
- Treatment of nests in garden beds, pavers and paths
- Tips on sealing gaps and storing sweet foods
With baits, you may see more ants for a day or two as they feed and carry the bait home. Try not to spray or wipe the trails during that time, as the ants need to reach the nest. Keep sugary foods and pet bowls tidy, and wipe benches with plain soapy water. If you are already booking a cockroach treatment, adding ant control to the same visit is usually simpler, and we include it in the one upfront price. Call 07 3543 7772 for upfront pricing on ant control in Chermside.
