Ants are a summer problem in most North Geelong homes. Small black house ants march across benches looking for sugar and water, tiny brown ants push soil up between pavers, and larger ants nest in garden beds and under the edges of paths. Once a colony finds food in the house, it keeps sending workers back. Spraying the trail you can see seldom solves it, because the nest and the queen stay untouched.
When you call, tell us where the ants are coming in, how long it has been going on and whether you have seen nests in the yard. We give you upfront pricing and book a nearby independent crew who treats ants around Geelong every summer. The crew works out where the trail starts and treats the nest as well as the entry points.
- Slow-acting ant bait the workers carry back to the nest
- A non-repellent spray along foundations, doors and window frames
- Treatment of nests in the grass, pavers and garden beds
- A look at wall gaps, weep holes and pipe entries where trails come in
- Tips on cleaning and food storage to keep trails from returning
Bait takes a little time to work. You will often see more ants for a day or two as they feed and carry it back, so leave the trails alone and avoid wiping them with sprays or strong cleaners. Most activity drops away over the next week or so.
Homes near parks, creeks and bushy reserves around North Geelong tend to see ants return each season, so some people book a treatment every spring. Call 03 7053 9842 to book ant treatment.