Ants are one of the most common reasons people in Oakleigh pick up the phone, and they are usually worst from late spring through summer. After rain or on hot days, trails appear across kitchen benches, in the pantry, around the dog bowl and along the bathroom tiles. Spraying the ants you can see often makes things worse, because the colony simply moves or splits into new nests.
The crew we book works out where the ants are coming from and treats the nest area. Outside, they check paths, slab edges, garden beds, pavers and the bases of trees and fences. Inside, they look at the gaps behind skirting boards, around window frames and where pipes come through the wall. Baits are often used so the worker ants carry the product back to the nest.
- Tracing ant trails back to where they enter the home
- Baiting inside kitchens, pantries and bathrooms
- Treatment of paths, pavers, garden edges and slab edges
- Treatment around fences, sheds and outdoor living areas
- Advice on food, water and mulch that attract ants
Before the visit, wipe away any sweet spills and store sugar, honey and pet food in sealed containers. Leave the ant trails you can see alone for the day so the crew can trace them back to the nest. If you have used your own sprays, tell us on the call, as it helps the crew plan the treatment.
Ant activity can take a week or so to die down as the bait works through the colony. Homes with big gardens or brick paving sometimes need a second booking later in the season. Call 03 7053 9857 for upfront pricing on ant control in Oakleigh.