Bull Ants Extermination
Balwyn North

Are Bull Ants Pestering Your Home?

Ants are known as hard workers and they play a significant role in our environment. Though there are different species of ants in the whole wide world, there’s one that’s interesting – the Bull Ant.

The Bull Ant or bulldog ant is one of the most common ant species in Australia as they measure around 15 to 36 mm in length. They’re known to have two colours, red and black and has a distinct appearance. They have long and straight mandibles and a stinger filled with venom and large eyes.

Bull ants diet is mainly protein rich which predominantly includes other insects. They also enjoy fruits, nectar and seeds. They construct colonies to protect the swarm and their queen, though from time to time, the queen takes over other colonies by killing the original queen and have the ants from the other tribe become captive.

Known for its aggressive character, Bull Ants make a potent, venom-filled sting which causes incredible pain for the victim. They are primarily vicious when they feel the nest is in danger. An allergic response or multiple bites in humans may result in anaphylactic shock, which can be dangerous. The Bull ant mainly uses its venom to paralyse insect prey.

Have you spotted any bull ants?

If you have seen a few ants scuttling around on the ground, they’re probably simply having a look round. However, their presence can potentially assume of a larger ant infestation. Make sure to search for these signs when looking for ants:

Presence of live ants

Ants forage in search of food when you a high number of them parading in any are of home, follow the trail. This is the best way to check and see the location of the nest. Once you find it, don’t try to remove it rather call the support of pest exterminator. Why is this so? Because there are a variety of ant species and it’s important to identify what sort of ant is invading your home. Maybe it is a Bull ant or a combination of many. Make it a habit to keep your dining and kitchen are spic and span. Keep your meals tightly sealed in air-tight containers. For fluids, make sure the containers are spill-proof. Ensure garbage is disposed of immediately especially for wet crap.

Ant Nest

Ants can live anywhere whether indoors or outdoors, but the majority of them have nests outside. On top of their nests are a little pile of dirt surrounding it. For Bull snakes, they mostly reside in hollow tree trunks, rotten logs and burrowed in bushy places. Though some species of ant have houses in dark places which are harder to spot.

How do you ant-proof your home?

Most ants come in your property searching out food. They’re attracted to sweets and sticky substances. Here is how you can ant-proof your house:

• Keep your food and food storage clean and tightly sealed
• Keep your kitchen and dining area mess-free
• Clean food debris from beneath kitchen appliances
• Ensure all garbage cans are tightly sealed
• Keep compost piles enclosed and covered
• Put away pet food, container and clutter away once your pet is finished using it

You can also assist in saving you from ants in coming to your own home with the aid of sealing access factors which includes cracks and crevices in doorways and window frames.

Our pest control technicians understand what is what when it comes to ant deterrents. They understand the customs of different types of ant and can offer the most appropriate and effective solution. They can also help you remove infestations and action around your home or business. It goes without saying that all our treatments are safe for people and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions

My pets in the household will be affected by the treatments you employ?

The security of your pet is a top priority for us. You can rest assured that the active constituent that they might come into contact with, either when it is still wet or by inhaling or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Can the spray cause any human health issues?

The spray we apply is usually utilized in public spaces such as schools and hospitals and has no adverse effects to human beings.

What do I do if accidentally touch any of the areas that have been treated with a spray?

This is only of concern if the spray areas remain wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and lots of water as fast as you are able to. After a brief period in time water carrier tap water has evaporated and will not cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the region.

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The majority of residential properties will require annual pest management services but commercial premises due to safety and health requirements will require more frequent visits.

We at Local Pest Control Eastern Suburbs, after an initial inspection and treatment, we can arrange an annual schedule for our clients , which will eliminate the need to worry about visitors who aren’t welcome. This scheduled service is ideal for many offices, hotels, food serving commercial premises and also homeowners. Another benefit we offer is the opportunity to visit your property with a non-branded car to perform any pest control procedure if additional discretion is needed.

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We’ll offer you an efficient, courteous and cost-effective service to stop any subspecies or species of pest (who require different and individual treatments) from returning to your home.