Ants are busiest in the warmer months, and valley homes see plenty of them. Black house ants march across kitchen benches looking for sugar and water, coastal brown ants push up soil between pavers, and bull ants guard nests in lawns and garden beds on bush blocks. Some homes also get small black ants in bathrooms and laundries. In a hot, dry summer in the Yarra Valley, ants often come inside simply looking for water.
A proper ant treatment goes after the nest, not only the trail you can see. The crew we book tracks where the ants are coming from, then treats entry points, nest sites and the outside walls. Many ant treatments use slow-acting baits or non-repellent sprays, so workers carry the treatment back to the nest.
- Tracking trails back to entry points and nests
- Treatment of cracks, paths, pavers and wall edges
- Inside baiting in kitchens and bathrooms where needed
- Nest treatment in lawns and garden beds
- Tips on food storage and sealing gaps
When you call, tell us where you are seeing ants and roughly how many. We give you upfront pricing on the phone and book a nearby independent crew. Before the visit, wipe benches and put food away, but do not spray the trails yourself, as that can scatter the colony and make the job harder.
You may see more ants for a day or two after the visit as they take the bait back to the nest. That is normal, and activity should drop after that. Keep food sealed, fix dripping taps and trim plants touching the walls. For ant control anywhere in the Yarra Valley, call 03 7053 9852 to book.