Ants are one of the most common reasons Melbourne households call a pest controller, especially in spring and summer. Knowing which ant you have helps explain why some treatments work and others do not.
Ants you are likely to see
- Black house ants: small, shiny black ants that trail along benches and window frames looking for sweet food
- Coastal brown ants: small brown ants that often leave little piles of soil along paths, paving and skirting boards
- Argentine ants: small honey-brown ants that form large colonies and can be hard to control
Surface sprays kill the ants you can see, but the nest and the queen survive. Within days, a new trail usually appears.
How to keep ants out
- Wipe benches and sweep floors daily, especially around sweet or greasy spills
- Store sugar, honey, cereal and pet food in sealed containers
- Fix leaks and remove standing water around the house
- Trim shrubs and branches that touch walls or the roof
- Seal gaps around windows, doors and where pipes enter the house
Professional ant control
We identify the species and follow the trail back towards the nest. Treatments usually combine baits that workers carry back to the colony with targeted perimeter treatments, so the problem is dealt with at the source rather than just on your benchtop.
Need help? Call Pest Control Victoria on 0470 474 996 or request a free quote. We service homes and businesses across metropolitan Melbourne.
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