Bull Ants Extermination
Hawthorn East

Are Bull Ants Pestering Your Home?

Ants play a significant role in our environment and are deemed to be a hard worker. The ant fauna is large and diverse, about 300 genera and 15,00 described species and subspecies. In Australia, there are approximately 100 genera and 1,300 described species of rodents.

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

Though ants are known to consume sweets, the Bull ant’s diet contains mainly with protein, which they can get from other insects like bugs, etc.. They also enjoy consuming fruits, nectar and seeds. They also have the ability to invade other colonies. The queen can take over other colonies by killing the original queen and create the other ants their captive.

Almost an exclusive Australian species, they are widely dispersed across all countries. Bull ants are extremely competitive and are known to be great hunters of larger insects. They live mostly outside in vegetative areas like woods and build their nests underground or in hollow tree trunks and rotten log. The nest can be difficult to locate since it as it includes a small opening that’s covered In moss and debris. They will attack when they are threatened and intruders come close to their nest.

Have you spotted any bull ants?

If you’ve seen a few ants scuttling around on the floor, they might be just having a look around. However, they might be the indication of a bigger ant infestation. Make sure to keep these signs in mind when spotting ants:

Presence of live ants

If you’re seeing massive numbers of live ants then you may well have a problem. If you find them in your kitchen or in areas in which you prepare food, then you really have to do something about it quickly. Ant pathways – in and out of your property or assumptions are another sign. Some varieties of ants will lay down a pheromone path to a food source. This chemical attracts different ants to find food.

Ant Nest

Most ant nest site has a small pile of dirt surrounding it unlike Bull ants, it is not present. As aforementioned they reside in hollow tree trunks, rotten logs and or burrowed in bushy places. Though some species of ant have houses in dark places which are more difficult to spot.

How do you ant-proof your home?

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

• Always cover food
• Keep your kitchen and dining area mess-free
• Clean food debris from under kitchen appliances
• Make sure all garbage cans are tightly sealed
• Maintain compost piles enclosed and covered
• Set away pet food as soon as your pet has finished eating

You can also help prevent ants entering your home by sealing access points such as cracks and crevices in the doorway and window frames.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are my pets at home affected by the products you employ?

Your pet’s safety is a top priority for us. You can rest assured that any active component they come in contact with, either when it is still wet or inhaling it or ingestion the substance, is very small.

Will the spray cause problems to humans?

The spray we apply is usually employed in public areas such as schools and hospitals and causes no ill effects on humans.

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

It’s only a concern if the sprayed areas are still wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and lots of water as soon as you possibly can. In a short amount duration, your carrier, tap water will have been dissolved and won’t harm you in any way when you come in contact with the region.

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