Bull Ants Extermination
Mitcham

Are Bull Ants Pestering Your Home?

The Bulldog Ant is one of the largest types of rodents in Australia and measures about 15-36mm long. It is also known as Bull Ant or Jumper Ant, is red/black and has exceptionally long, straight, distinctive mandibles which make them recognisable with substantial eyes.

The Bull Ant scrounges for a protein-based food which dominatingly incorporates different kinds of insects. They likewise appreciate nectar, seeds and natural products. They are also capable of invading other colonies in which the queen can kill the original queen and make captives of the swarms.

Almost an exclusive Australian species, they are widely distributed across all states. Typically found outdoors, they build their nests underground, even though some prefer a hollowed tree trunk or rotten log. The nest is difficult to find as it features a small opening which is covered with debris or plants. They will attack any intruder that comes close to the nest.

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

Have you spotted any bull ants?

If you’ve seen a few ants scuttling around on the floor, they may be just having a look around. However, they might be the sign of a larger ant infestation. Make sure to keep these signs in mind when spotting 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 perfect way to check and see the location of their nest. Once you find it, don’t try to remove it instead 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 sort of ant is invading your residence. Maybe it’s a Bull ant or a combination of several. Make it a habit to keep your kitchen and dining 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

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

How do you ant-proof your home?

Most ants come in your property seeking out food. They are attracted to sweets and sticky substances. Here is how you may ant-proof your property:

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

You can also help prevent rodents from gaining entry into your home by sealing small cracks and holes or any access points that they can manage entering through.

Need help in dealing with any problems? Our pest control experts can help you with that! We provide you FREE SITE INSPECTION and develop with treatment management programs that can guarantee exceptional results.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The safety of your pets is very important to us. You can rest assured that the constituents active they may come into contact with, whether it is still wet or inhaling it or ingestion, is minute.

Will the spray cause problems to humans?

The spray we use is often employed in public areas like schools and hospitals and causes no ill effects to human beings.

What do I do if happen to touch one of the areas that have been treated with a spray?

It’s only a concern if the sprayed areas remain wet. If this happens, wash with soap and plenty of water as soon as you are able to. In a short amount in time water carrier, tap water will have gone out of the water and will not harm you in any way when you come in contact with the area.

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