Ants are one of the most common calls we take in Mornington Peninsula, especially from spring through to autumn. A few scouts on the bench can turn into a steady trail within a day once they find sugar, pet food or water. We take the details, give you upfront pricing and book a nearby independent crew to deal with it.
Spraying the ants you can see rarely solves the problem, because the nest is somewhere else. It could be under paving, in a garden bed, inside a wall cavity or beneath the slab. The crew we book will track the trails back to where they are coming from and treat both the entry points and the nest area where they can reach it.
- Tracking trails from inside the home back to the nest
- Baits that worker ants carry back to the colony
- Treatment around door frames, window sills and the outside of the home
- Attention to paths, paving joints and garden edges
- Advice on food storage and cleaning habits that draw ants in
Black house ants, coastal brown ants and Argentine ants are all around the peninsula. Some types move their nests quickly when disturbed, so the crew may ask you not to spray them yourself before the visit. Store-bought sprays can scatter a colony and make the job harder.
After treatment you may still see ants for a few days while the bait works through the nest. Keep benches wiped and pet bowls clean, but leave the bait spots alone. Ants in Mornington Peninsula are at their worst after rain and during hot spells, so it helps to book early in the season. Call 03 9022 1297 to book a visit and we will find a crew nearby.