Ants around Oxley properties usually show up as a trail heading to a food source in the kitchen, along skirting boards, or across a path or patio outside. Ant control starts by tracing that trail back as far as possible, since treating the trail alone tends to only deal with part of the colony. This is more common in warmer, wetter stretches of weather, when ant activity around Oxley tends to pick up both inside and out.
Different ant types call for a different approach. Some respond well to bait that gets carried back to the nest, which can be more useful for a colony living somewhere out of reach, such as under a slab or inside a wall cavity. Others are treated directly where the nest is visible, such as in garden beds, under pavers or along the base of a fence line. Homes around Oxley with paved courtyards or gardens close to the house tend to see more of this kind of nest close to the building.
Outdoor treatment often forms a barrier around the base of the house, along entry points such as door thresholds, window frames and gaps in brickwork, aiming to cut down on ants coming inside rather than only dealing with the ones already in the kitchen. A return check a few weeks later looks at whether the trail has stopped and whether any new nest activity has turned up nearby.
- Trails tracked back to the nest where possible
- Bait or direct treatment depending on the ant type
- Barrier treatment around doors, windows and brickwork
- Return check on trail and nest activity
Call 07 3543 7768 and tell us where you have seen ants inside or outside, and we will book a local crew to treat your Oxley property.
