Jumper ants are large ants with long jaws that can jump short distances when disturbed. They are larger than most ants people see around the home, they have a painful sting and they defend their nests hard, which makes them a real worry in family yards. In Brisbane, they tend to nest in the soil in yards near bushland, creek corridors, parks and quiet garden corners.
Nests are usually a hole or several holes in bare or sandy soil, sometimes with a small ring of gravel or soil around them. The crew we book finds each entry, checks for other nests nearby, and treats the nest directly with a dust or soil treatment. They wear the right gear and keep well clear of the ants while they work, and they will check how close the nest is to play areas and paths.
- Finding nest entries in soil, gravel and garden beds
- Direct nest treatment with dust or soil products
- Checks near play areas, pools, paths and sheds
- Advice on keeping kids and pets away until the area is clear
- Tips on removing rocks and logs where nests start
Until the crew arrives, keep kids and pets away from the nest and wear closed shoes in that part of the yard. Do not hose or dig the nest, as it tends to stir the ants up. For any sting, ask a doctor or the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26, or call 000 if it is serious. The crew will tell you how long to keep people off the treated area afterwards.
To book jumper ant treatment in Brisbane, call 07 3543 7773. We will give you upfront pricing and book a nearby crew at a time that suits you.
