Ants are one of the most common reasons people in Tarragindi call. Big gardens, lawns and nearby bushland give them room to build large nests, and they come indoors looking for sugar, grease and water. Spring and the storm season are the busiest times, as rain floods nests and dry spells send ants searching for water inside. Coastal brown ants also push up piles of sand between pavers and along driveways.
The crew we book looks past the trail you can see and works out where it is coming from. That might be a nest in the lawn, under paving, inside a wall cavity or in a pot plant by the back door. Once they find the source, they use baits that workers carry back to the colony, along with a treatment around entry points. A typical ant visit covers:
- Kitchen benches, sinks and pantries
- Bathroom vanities and power points
- Door sills, window frames and wall cracks
- Paving, driveways and retaining walls
- Lawns, garden beds and pot plants near the house
Before the crew arrives, avoid spraying the trails with household sprays, since that can split the colony and make it harder to track. Keep sweet foods and pet food sealed, wipe benches with warm soapy water and rinse drink cans before recycling. Trim shrubs and vines that touch the walls, because ants use them to get into eaves and window frames.
Baits can take a week or two to work through a large colony, and you may see more ants for a day or so as they feed. The crew will explain what to watch for. You hear the price before any work starts. For ant control anywhere in Tarragindi, call 07 3543 7771 and we will book a nearby crew.
