Ants

Ants

Pest Status

Ants live in permanent nests, which depending on the species, may be in the soil, in timber, under pavers, in wall cavities or roof voids. Ants may travel considerable distances for food.

Pest Habitat

Some inflict severe bites but most are a nuisance pest when they infest kitchens and BBQ areas in large numbers.

Ant Control Services - CLICK HERE to find a local pest controller in New South Wales.

Identification of species is vital to implementing a control program.

Where necessary permethrin dust is used in wall cavities and roof voids. Recently developed ant baiting systems, which includes an insect growth regulator in a sealed plastic dispenser, are placed near high activity areas. Also a specialist granulated bait is now available which can be placed in external infested areas.

Expect to pay $120 to $170, for small to medium premises, usually with a 3 to 6 month written service warranty.

White Footed House Ant

The most common ant pest species.

Length = 2.5 to 3.0 mm

Nests in outdoors, wall cavities, roofs, architraves and fireplaces

Odorous House Ant

The Odorous house ant has a distinguishing smell, like rancid butter when crushed

Length = 2 to 3 mm

Coastal Brown Ant

Common coastal brown ant, often confused for the Argentine Ant

Length = 2 to 3 mm

Nests in wall cavities, garden beds and sub-floor areas.

Carpenter Ant

Vary in colour from black, brown, brown/black & red brown/yellow

Length = 6 - 12 mm

Nests - usually outside, moist wood, soil, wigs and branches.

Bulldog Ant

Commonly known as Soldier or Jumper ants

Length = 20mm

Nests in gardens or bush and will bite if provoked.