Ant Removal

Ant removal – small or large infestations

Professional ant removal is an easy solution to an annoying problem in either domestic or commercial situations.   Whether you have a new or reoccurring problem with ants, our professional ant control service is safe and effective and will keep you free of pesky ants.

In the commercial area, this is particularly beneficial as ants can contaminate goods and adversely affect customer satisfaction.

It’s important to control ants before they become a big problem. In optimal conditions and exposure to a food source, ants can soon escalate into the thousands.  They are social insects and colonies are active all year round.

At certain times of the year, reproductive male and female ants fly from the nest and new colonies are created. For this reason, ant infestations can be difficult to control and persistent high volumes are a major pest.

Persistent ants are best treated by a professional ant control service

There are many species of ants but most nest in the soil, amongst rocks, decaying timber, retaining walls and fences. The nests have interconnecting chambers and tunnels with many entry points.  Entry points can be identified by a raised crater of soil.

It is also not uncommon to find ant nests in wall cavities, behind skirting boards and in ceiling spaces.  Many home owners find them difficult to eradicate and require professional pest removal.

After a colony has been destroyed maintain areas with good food handling practices.

Hygiene in and around homes and businesses can prevent ants from taking up residence.  Food preparation areas should be kept clean, pet food should not be left lying around and airtight containers used  for food storage.  Keep garbage tightly sealed and clean up sources of decaying timber.

The most effective method for ant control is to carefully inspect the area and follow ant trails back to the nest.  Nests can be destroyed with treatment.  Unfortunately, most people spray the trails only and the remaining ants adapt and make new pathways.

Bait toxicants can also be strategically placed.  The worker ants become infected and spread poison to the rest of the nest. Formation of insecticidal barriers between nests and food sources is also recommended.

Ant eradication can be difficult to achieve without the help of a professional ant control service.