Ant Control Bridgeman Downs, Brisbane

Do not spray the trail. Remove the food they are after, wipe the trail away with soapy water, and have a bait placed that suits the species. Workers carry the bait back to the nest and share it with the queens, which is what stops the ants coming back.

It depends on the species, the size of the property, where the nests are and whether follow-up visits are needed. A technician inspects first and gives you an upfront price before any work starts, with no hidden costs.

Heavy rain floods nests in the soil and under paving, so the colony moves somewhere dry, often a wall cavity, the roof void or under the kitchen. In hot, dry weather they come inside for water instead.

Spray only kills the workers it touches, a small part of the colony. Some species react by splitting into several new nests. Until the queens are reached with bait, new workers keep coming.

You may see more ants on the bait for the first day or two, which is a good sign. Numbers usually drop within a week and the colony is typically gone within two to three weeks. Very large colonies can need a follow-up.

Baits are placed in small amounts in cracks and along trails, or in enclosed stations. For sprays, people and pets stay off treated surfaces until they are dry. Your technician explains exactly what to do before starting.

Not always. Many ant species produce winged ants in warm weather. But flying termites look similar and appear in the same conditions. Termites have a straight body, straight antennae and four equal wings. If you are unsure, have them checked.

In Brisbane the most common species are coastal brown ants and black house ants indoors, with green-head ants and funnel ants in lawns. South East Queensland is also a fire ant biosecurity zone, so a suspected fire ant nest must be reported to the National Fire Ant Eradication Program. Our technicians can tell you if a nest looks like one.

Yes. We offer same day service across 277 Brisbane suburbs, and for urgent jobs a technician can often be onsite in 60 minutes. Our phones are answered 24/7.

Keep food sealed and benches clean, fix leaking taps, trim plants away from the walls and seal gaps around pipes and window frames. A barrier treatment around the house before spring keeps new colonies from moving in.