Most ants that end up inside start outside. On the Sunshine Coast, they nest in garden beds, lawns, mulch and under paving, then walk up the walls and in through weep holes, window frames, door gaps and cracks in the slab. A perimeter spray treats that line where the garden meets the house, so ants crossing it pick up the treatment and carry it back to the nest.
This service suits homes where ants keep coming in from the garden, or where people want a yearly outside treatment before the warm weather. It also pairs well with baiting inside when ants are already on the bench. When you call, we ask about the size of the block and the type of home, give you upfront pricing and book a nearby independent crew. The crew we book will usually spray:
- The base of outside walls and slab edges
- Weep holes, window frames and door frames
- Garden edges, paths and paving joints
- Pipes, vents and other points where ants enter
- Fences, patios and pergola posts close to the house
Keep pets and children out of treated garden beds until the spray has dried, which usually takes a few hours. Heavy rain soon after a treatment can wash product off exposed spots, so the crew may suggest a drier day. Pulling mulch back from the walls, trimming plants that touch the house and clearing leaf litter from around the slab all help the spray do its job.
Many coast homes book a perimeter ant spray in spring. To book one anywhere on the Sunshine Coast, call 07 3543 7773 and we will give you a price first.
