After cockroaches, ants are one of the most common reasons people in New Farm call us. Tiny black ants find their way to the sugar and honey, small brown ants come up through tile grout and window frames, and larger ants build nests in garden beds, pots and between pavers in courtyards. Each type needs a slightly different approach.
The key to ant control is reaching the nest. The ants you see on the bench are workers collecting food for the colony. Wiping or spraying them may clear the bench for a day, but the nest keeps sending more. The crew we book looks at where the trail starts, where it goes and what the ants are feeding on, then chooses a treatment that the workers will carry home.
- Ant bait along trails, near entry points and around the kitchen
- A non-repellent spray around the outside of the home
- Treatment of nests in courtyards, pavers, pots and garden beds
- Checks of window frames, door frames and wall gaps
- Tips on storing sweet food and cleaning up trails
Ant numbers in Brisbane rise with warm weather and often surge just before or after summer rain. Baits usually take a few days to a week to reach the whole nest, so you may still see ants for a little while. Try not to spray them yourself during this time, as that can scatter the colony into new nests. Ant bait stations can also be left in courtyards or near doors where trails keep coming back.
Ant control can be booked on its own or added to a cockroach visit. Call 07 3543 7765 to book ant control in New Farm with an upfront price.
