Ants are the pest Ferntree Gully homes call about most in the warmer months. Small black ants march across kitchen benches looking for sugar and grease. Tiny brown ants find their way into bathrooms, wall gaps and power points. Outside, ants push sand up between pavers, build nests under slabs and garden edges, and bull ants set up in sunny parts of the yard, especially in streets closer to the bush.
When you call, tell us where the trails are, what the ants look like and whether they are inside, outside or both. We give you upfront pricing and book a nearby independent crew who treats ants in local homes every week. The aim is to reach the colony, which is often under a slab, in a wall or under paving.
- Gel and granular baits placed on active trails inside and out
- A non-repellent barrier spray around the outside of the house
- Treatment of nests in paving, garden beds and along fences
- Checks of windows, door frames, weep holes and pipe gaps
- Advice on cleaning and food storage while the bait works
Baits work because worker ants carry them home and share them with the colony. For the first few days after the visit, leave the trails alone and do not spray them yourself or wipe the bait away. You may see more ants for a short time while they feed. Keep sugar, honey, fruit and pet food sealed and wipe benches each night.
Bull ants can sting hard. If anyone reacts badly, call 000, or ask a doctor or the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26. Call 03 7053 9848 to book ant control in Ferntree Gully.