Ants are a year-round problem in Palm Beach, but they are worst in spring and summer and straight after heavy rain. A trail across the kitchen bench is usually the first sign. Behind it is a colony living in the garden, under paving, inside a wall cavity or beneath the slab, sending workers inside for sugar, grease and water.
Spraying the trail with a can from the supermarket kills the ants you can see, but the nest keeps sending more. The crew we book aims at the colony instead. They look at which species you have, where the trail is coming from and whether there are nests in the garden, under pavers or in the walls, then choose baits and treatments to suit.
- Identifying the ant species and tracing trails back to the nest
- Bait placement inside so workers carry it back to the colony
- Treatment of nests in garden beds, paving joints and along the slab edge
- A spray around doorways, window frames and weep holes
- Advice on food storage and gaps to seal
Baits take a few days to work through a colony, so you may see more ants for a short time before they drop away. Try not to spray or wipe the bait spots during that time. The crew will explain what to expect and how long to leave things alone. Sandy coastal soil makes nesting easy, so homes close to the beach often need the outside treated as well as the inside.
When you call, tell us where the ants are, what size and colour they are, and whether you have seen nests or mounds outside. We give you upfront pricing on the phone. To book ant control in Palm Beach, call 07 3543 7772 and a local crew will be lined up.
