Ant control on the Sunshine Coast starts with working out which ant you have. Coastal brown ants, black house ants and sugar ants all behave differently, nest in different places and take different baits. A trail on the kitchen bench can come from a nest in the wall, under the slab or out in the garden, and spraying the ants you can see rarely reaches the colony. That is why the ants seem to come back a week later.
When you call, we ask where you see the ants, what size and colour they are and whether you have noticed soil pushed up around paths or pavers. Photos of the ants can help too, if you can take one. We give you upfront pricing, then book a nearby independent crew. A typical ant treatment from the crew we book includes:
- Tracing trails back to where they enter the home
- Ant baits placed along trails inside
- A spray around the outside walls, windows and door frames
- Treatment of nests in lawns, garden beds and paving
- Advice on food, water and plants that draw ants in
After the visit, leave the baits alone and avoid household sprays on the trails, since the ants need to carry the bait back to the nest. You may see more ants for a few days before the numbers fall. Most homes notice a clear drop within one to two weeks. Ants are most active from spring through to autumn, so a treatment before the warm weather is a good idea.
To book ant control anywhere on the Sunshine Coast, call 07 3543 7773 and we will give you a price before anything is booked.
