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Ant Pest Control in Maitland
Helping a Pest Free Environment also in Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and Hunter Valley region.
Ant Control East Maitland
Helping a Pest Free Environment also in Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and Hunter Valley region.
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Prevention and pest control solutions for ants
Ant Control East Maitland – With our sweeping lawns and sunny weather, ants are a common sight around properties. But once ants find food inside your home, they can become annoying and hard to get rid of. So, how do you know when the ants on your property are a real problem?
If you’ve seen trails or clusters of ants inside, small mounds of dirt around the outside walls and pavers, or dirt particles inside, it’s time to call in some help. Let the team at OzPest Solutions help you rid your home of ants and give you the information you need to lose them for good.
Learn about the ants in your home.
Our Services
Why trust OzPest Solutions for your ant pest control?
1. Reliable
We stand by our quotes and timelines. It’s professional pest control that’s on time, every time.
2. Local personalised
Your friendly face in pest control. We’re a locally owned and operated business and love getting to know our customers.
3. Safe
With our safe methods and products, your family, home, and local environment is in safe hands.
4. Knowledgeable
We’re fully qualified, highly experienced, and ready to share our knowledge with you.
5. Transparent
We’ll take the time to explain what we’re treating, why we’re treating it, and how you can prevent pests from returning.
6. Guaranteed
With our 6-month guarantee on most treatments, in the unlikely event that pests return, we’ll spot treat for free.
How do you deal with ants in your home?
When ants infest the home, they can pose some surprising risks. When you book with us for your pest prevention or treatment, we’ll give you tailored advice for your situation. But in the meantime, these tips can help.
Sugar ants are easily recognised by their large size and distinctive colour and they are relatively bigger in size than other ant species.
The green ant is widespread across Australia and is known for its territorial aggression behaviour.
The pharaoh ant is widely distributed across Australia. It can be distinguished by its yellow-brown coloured body and well-developed black eyes.
Identifying Ants
ANT BEHAVIOUR
Ants are colony-dwellers, which is why they can become a problem—there’s so many of them! They are always looking for food, and once a worker has located a good source, many more of these pests will soon arrive. With their ability to create nests almost anywhere, their colonies can become disruptive. So whether it’s between pavers beneath the washing line, inside your roof void, or beneath your veranda, it’s essential to ensure they don’t get too close to the home.
ANT BEHAVIOUR
Ants are colony-dwellers, which is why they can become a problem—there’s so many of them! They are always looking for food, and once a worker has located a good source, many more of these pests will soon arrive. With their ability to create nests almost anywhere, their colonies can become disruptive. So whether it’s between pavers beneath the washing line, inside your roof void, or beneath your veranda, it’s essential to ensure they don’t get too close to the home.PROBLEMS CAUSED BY ANTS
When it comes to destructive pests, termites are number one – causing over $100 million dollars of damage to Australian homes every year. But eating away at the timber in your house isn’t the only problem they cause. There are other concerns around termites, including:
- Allergies and asthma
- Increase and spreading of mould
- Damage to electrical wiring
PROBLEMS CAUSED BY ANTS
When it comes to destructive pests, termites are number one – causing over $100 million dollars of damage to Australian homes every year. But eating away at the timber in your house isn’t the only problem they cause. There are other concerns around termites, including:- Allergies and asthma
- Increase and spreading of mould
- Damage to electrical wiring
Tips to prevent an ant infestation
Ants may not seem to be much of a problem until you start to see them. Then you will quickly notice trails of ants, some of which may stay around long after you remove whatever initially attracted them.
If you have a problem with ants, give us a call, and we can help remove them and prevent them from coming back. But in the meantime, there are some strategies you can implement to prevent ants from infesting at all.
Remove their food and water
Ants are attracted to homes because there is a good source of nutrition there. To stop them arriving, you should:
- Immediately wipe up spilled liquids
- Store food in sealed containers and in the fridge
- Clean food surfaces thoroughly
- Remove pet food and wash the bowl once your pet has finished eating
Seal entry points
You’ll be surprised to find the small cracks and crevices that ants are navigating through to reach your kitchen. So that ants can’t get inside, you can:
- Follow any ant trails along the floor, wall, and ceiling, and seal up the gap they are coming through
- Check for gaps around window frames, door frames, and power outlets, and seal them
