Ant Control Melbourne

• Argentine Ant - Linepithema humille
• Black House Ant - Ochetellus glaber
• White-footed House Ant - Technomyrmex albipes
• Coastal Brown Ant - Pheidole megacephala
• Carpenter Ant - Camponotus spp
• Bull Ant - Myrmecia spp

5 Steps to Successful Ant Control

1. Inspection
2. Identification
3. Recommendations
4. Treatment
5. Evaluation

Exopest Ant Treatments. FAQ's?

• How will the treatment be carried out?

Our technician will first assess the property to plan the best way to control your ant problem. Treatment may involve dusting the roof and subfloor space; barrier spraying up to 1 metre high on the external walls and 1-3 metres out to paths, patios and garden beds, and perhaps also using ant baits or ant granules. Cavities around doors and windows will be treated as these are common ant trail areas. Internal treatment usually involves light spraying of skirting boards with a suitable safe chemical and dusting into cracks/crevices, sometimes around tap fittings and areas where activity is occurring. Every effort is made to locate and destroy the nest.

• What if it rains soon after treatment?

Normally rain is not a problem. The residual dust placed in roofs and cavities is very effective on its own and is often enough to control the infestation. The liquid spray treatment is a residual and crystallises with the soil or on pavements and paths shortly after application, it then remains water resistant. We may choose to use some ant granules to external areas, which do require water to activate the pesticide. Ant granules are often used when raining at the time of treatment or rain is expected.

• What do I do if ants appear inside after Treatment?

The Exopest technician will supply and install ant cafés containing liquid ant bait (3 - 6 ml) inside the building. If ants appear then simply shift the ant café close to the trail and they should diminish within 1-2 weeks. The bait is very effective and targets the destruction of nests. The bait is clear and odour free ideal for use in sensitive indoor areas. It can also be placed in strategic areas externally.

• When should the ants start dying?

You may see ants die soon after they come into contact with the insecticide.  Many die as a result of Exopest directly spraying on the day.  However, it may take up to 3 weeks to gain full control.  It is impossible to rid your whole property of all ants and you should expect to see some come and go in and around the building after the treatment. They can walk 20-30ft before dying; our aim is to keep them under control inside.

• When do I call the Pest Control Technician back?

Call us if you have ongoing ants problems inside, but please allow 3 weeks from when each treatment or visit is carried out, as the application takes tiime to work. It may only be the ant bait needs refilling.

• How often should I have my home treated?

Good question.  Ants are very unpredictable.  Reinfestation will depend on location, state of repair and weather conditions.  Many of our clients have their home treated each year as a knock down treatment and as a management tool for ants.  Remember we cannot eradicate nature and a few ants will always be seen in around your property.

Pictures of foraging ants feeding on Ant Cafe's