Black house ants are small, shiny black ants that turn up in kitchens, bathrooms and living areas across Brisbane. They are one of the most common ants people see indoors, especially in summer after a storm. They like sweet foods, so honey, sugar, fruit and spilt drinks draw them in quickly. Trails often run along cornices, skirting boards, window frames and even through power points.
These ants nest in all sorts of places, including wall cavities, roof spaces, pot plants, under pavers and in rotting timber. One home can have several nests at once. The crew we book tracks the trails to find where they start, then uses gel baits along the trails indoors and treats nests they can reach directly. Where ants are coming through a wall, a dust puffed into the cavity can help.
- Tracking trails to the nest inside and outside
- Sweet gel baits along indoor trails
- Dust treatment in wall cavities and roof spaces
- Treatment of nests in pots, pavers and timber
- Advice on sealing food and cleaning trail scent
Avoid spraying black house ant trails before or after the visit, because it can stop the ants taking bait back to the nest. Give the baits a few days to work, then clean the trail with warm soapy water. If the ants are showing up in power points or switchboards, the crew will suggest getting an electrician to check them.
To book black house ant treatment in Brisbane, call 07 3543 7773. We will give you upfront pricing and book a nearby crew. Same-day or next-day visits are possible where the run allows.
