Ants are a steady source of calls in Birkdale, and the numbers jump every time a summer storm rolls through. Rain floods nests in lawns and garden beds, and the colony moves somewhere drier, which is often inside the walls, under the kitchen sink or behind a power point. Other times, ants simply find a food source inside and lay a scent trail that leads the rest straight to it.
Killing the ants you can see only goes so far, since the queen and most of the colony stay in the nest. The crew we book looks for where the trail starts, checking garden beds, lawn edges, paving joints, tree bases and the edges of the slab. Baits are then placed along active trails inside, and a treatment is applied around the outside of the home to stop new trails forming.
- Trails along benches, skirting boards and windows
- Ants in power points, switches and wall cavities
- Nests under pavers, paths and driveways
- Garden beds and lawn edges close to the home
Before the visit, avoid spraying the trails, since this can split one colony into several. Wiping the trail with soapy water is fine. After the visit, keep benches clean and food sealed so the bait is the easiest meal around. Ant activity usually tapers off over a week or so as the bait works back through the nest.
Homes near the canals and creek in Birkdale often see more ants after wet weather, and pulling mulch back from the slab helps keep them outside. We give you the price upfront. To book ant control, call 07 3543 7767.
