Ants love paving. The sand bed under pavers is warm, dry and easy to dig, and the joints give them a ready-made way in and out. In many Brisbane homes, the first sign is small piles of sand or soil appearing between pavers on patios, driveways, paths and pool surrounds. Coastal brown ants and black house ants are the usual culprits.
Left alone, ants can wash out the sand under pavers, and pavers may start to sink or rock. Spills around outdoor tables and barbecues give them a steady food supply close to the nest. The crew we book checks the paved areas, works out which ant is nesting underneath and treats along the joints and edges where the ants are most active. They may also treat the garden beds next to the paving, since the colony often spreads into them.
- Checking patios, driveways, paths and pool surrounds
- Treatment along paving joints and edges
- Granular baits over wider paved areas where suitable
- Treatment of garden beds that border the paving
- Advice on sweeping and re-sanding joints after treatment
After treatment, wait until the crew says it is fine before sweeping or hosing the paving. Once activity has dropped, re-sanding the joints with fresh paving sand helps keep new ants from moving in, and some people choose a jointing sand that sets firm. The crew will also tell you how long to keep kids and pets off the treated area.
To book paver ant treatment in Brisbane, call 07 3543 7773. We will give you upfront pricing and book a nearby crew for a time that suits you.
