Bull Ants Extermination
Box Hill South

Are Bull Ants Pestering Your Home?

The Bulldog Ant, is among the largest sized species of rodents in Australia, they typically measure 15-36mm in length. It is also commonly known as a Bull Ant Or Jumper Ant, is red/black in colour and has very long, straight, distinguishing mandibles which make them instantly recognisable with big eyes.

The Bull Ant forages for a protein based diet which predominantly includes other insects. They also enjoy nectar, seeds and fruits. Colonies tend to be small but the queen does invade other colonies and take them captive, killing the first queen.

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

Known for its competitive character, Bull ants produce an intense, venom-filled bite that causes terrible pain for the victim. They are horrendous when they sense their home is attacked or destroyed. Their bite/sting can also cause allergic reactions in people that can be life-threatening. The Bull ant utilises its venom to incapacitate its prey.

Have you spotted any bull ants?

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

Presence of live ants

Ants forage in search of food and when you a large 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 attempt to remove it rather call the help of pest exterminator. Why is this so? Because there are a variety of ant species and it is important to identify what kind of ant is invading your home. Maybe it is a Bull ant or a combination of several. Make it a habit to keep your kitchen and dining are spic and span. Keep your food 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 outside, but most of them have nests outside. On top of their nests are a small pile of dirt surrounding it. For Bull ants, they mostly reside in hollow tree trunks, rotten logs and burrowed in bushy areas. Though some species of ant have houses in dark places which are harder to spot.

How do you ant-proof your home?

Occasionally, there are instances where ants can come in and outside of your region. They’re attracted to sweet and sticky food that is why it is important to maintain your area mess-free. As a preventive measure, here are a few ways where you are able to control ants from gaining entry at your home.

• Consistently cover food
• Keep your kitchen and dining room mess-free
• Maintain cleanliness of these under the kitchen appliances
• Ensure garbage bins are shut and wet trash is disposed of immediately
• Maintain compost piles enclosed and covered
• Set away pet food as soon as your pet has finished eating

You can also seal small cracks and holes and any access points you can find in your home to prevent rodents from gaining entry.

Our pest control technicians know what is what when it comes to ant deterrents. They understand the customs of various types of ant and may offer the most appropriate and effective solution. They can also help you remove fleas around your own home or business. We guarantee you that our treatments are individual and animal-safe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my household pets be affected by the treatments you apply?

The safety of your pets is extremely important to us. You may rest assured that the active constituent that they may come into contact with, whether it’s still wet or by inhaling or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Does the spray pose human health issues?

The spray we use is often used in public places such as hospitals and schools and does not cause any harm to humans.

What should I do if I happen to touch one of the areas spray?

It’s only of concern if the spray areas are still damp. If this happens, wash with soap and lots of water as soon as you possibly can. After a brief period in time carrier tap water has evaporated and won’t harm you in any way when you come in contact with the region.

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