Ants are a common call in Hamilton, mostly after rain or during hot spells when they come indoors looking for water and food. Trails across the kitchen bench, ants in the pantry and nests pushing up between pavers are all things the crew we book can deal with.
The treatment depends on the type of ant and where the nest is. The crew traces the trail back to where the ants are coming from, then uses baits or a non-repellent spray that ants carry back to the nest. This works on the colony rather than only the ants you can see, which is why numbers usually drop over the next few days rather than straight away.
- Tracing trails inside and outside the home
- Baits placed along trails and near entry points
- Spray around the outside walls, paths and garden edges
- Treatment of nests between pavers and in garden beds
- Advice on keeping food sealed and benches clean
Before the visit, avoid spraying ants yourself for a day or two, since that can scatter the trail and make the nest harder to find. Wipe up spills, rinse out drink bottles before they go in the bin, and keep sweet food and pet food in sealed containers. Ants also come in along power cables and plant branches that touch the house, so trimming back plants helps. The small black ants common in Brisbane kitchens tend to return each summer, so many people book ant work with their yearly pest visit.
Ant work is often booked on the same visit as a spider or cockroach treatment. We give upfront pricing on the phone. For ant control in Hamilton, call 07 3543 7765.
