A mound of loose soil in the grass or garden is one of the most obvious signs of an ant colony, and mounds often pop up after rain. In Brisbane backyards, mounds can come from several kinds of ant, from small brown ants to large jumper ants. Before anything is treated, the crew we book checks which ant built the mound, because that decides what happens next.
Fire ants also build mounds, often loose, crumbly soil with no clear entry hole. Fire ants are a notifiable biosecurity pest in Queensland, and suspected fire ants must be reported to Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23, the National Fire Ant Eradication Program. The crew we book can help identify ants and treat where treatment is permitted, but the report comes first.
For other ants, the crew treats the mound directly and looks for linked nests nearby. They may use a soil treatment, a dust or a granular bait spread across the area, depending on the ant and how close the mound is to play areas or vegetable beds. Mowing over a mound or kicking it apart tends to scatter the colony, so leave it until the crew has seen it.
- Checking which ant built the mound
- Direct treatment of mounds in grass and garden beds
- Granular baits over areas with several mounds
- Checks for linked nests along fences and paths
- Advice on keeping kids and pets off treated ground
To book ant mound treatment in Brisbane, call 07 3543 7773. We will give you upfront pricing and book a nearby crew at a time that suits you.
