Signs You Have Ants
- Visible trails along skirting boards, window frames and benchtops
- Small piles of fine soil or sand near paving and garden edges
- Ants emerging from wall cavities, electrical outlets or under appliances
- Swarms of winged ants (alates) during warmer humid months
Why Ants Become a Problem
Ants contaminate food surfaces, damage electrical wiring by nesting in switchboxes, and some species like Coastal Brown Ants can undermine paving and lawns by displacing soil. Argentine ants form massive supercolonies that quickly re-invade after surface spraying.
Where We Commonly Find Them
- Kitchens and pantries
- Bathrooms and laundries
- Under paving and pavers
- Wall cavities and roof voids
- Garden beds and lawns
How We Inspect for Ants
We trace trailing ants back to nest entry points, inspect moisture-prone areas, check exterior nesting sites such as pavers and tree bases, and identify the species to determine whether baiting or direct nest treatment is most effective.
How Ants Treatment Works
Treatment combines targeted gel bait that workers carry back to the queen, non-repellent perimeter sprays to unseen entry points, and direct nest treatment where accessible. We avoid repellent surface sprays that split colonies and worsen infestations.
Areas We Treat
- Internal living areas
- Kitchen and pantry
- Roof void
- Subfloor
- External perimeter
- Garden and paving
How Long Treatment Takes
Most ant treatments take 45–90 minutes depending on property size and infestation extent. Colony elimination via baiting typically takes 7–21 days as the bait works through the colony.
What to Do Before Treatment
Wipe down surfaces to remove competing food sources, do not spray ants with household insecticide for two weeks prior (it contaminates bait), and ensure pets are secured away from treatment areas.
What to Do After Treatment
Do not clean treated surfaces for at least 24 hours, avoid disturbing trailing ants while bait is being carried to the nest, and leave perimeter spray undisturbed for several days.
When Follow-Up Treatment May Be Required
Follow-up is recommended if trails persist after three weeks, if multiple nest sites were identified, or for persistent Argentine ant supercolonies that require a second baiting cycle.
Ants Treatment Cost
Ant treatment cost depends on property size, the number of nest sites, and whether an internal and external treatment is required. Request an accurate quote for your property.
Prevention Advice
- Seal cracks and entry points around windows, doors and skirting
- Keep food in sealed containers and clean up spills promptly
- Trim vegetation away from exterior walls
- Fix leaking taps and reduce moisture sources
- Store rubbish in sealed bins away from the house
Why Choose Accurate Pest Control?
We are a licensed Newcastle pest control business with local expertise in ants treatment. We identify the species, tailor the treatment, and provide prevention advice to keep them from returning.
Ants Control Across Newcastle & the Hunter
We provide ants treatment across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens. View our service areas.