Bull Ants Extermination
Hornsby Heights

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, black and red 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 build 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.

Bull ants are broadly distributed across all Australian states. They are extremely competitive and are great seekers of larger insects. They’re found outside, nestling in bushy places, hollow tree trunks and rotten log. They could gain entry inside the home or any buildings through small cracks and openings. The nest can be difficult to locate since it as it features a small opening which is covered In moss and debris. They’ll 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 ground, they might be just having a look around. However, they might be the indication of a larger ant infestation. Be sure to keep these signs in mind when spotting ants:

Presence of live ants

In the event that you are seeing huge quantities of live ants, it’s positive that there’s an infestation. If in case you discover them in your kitchen or in areas where you intend to prepare your food, it’s best to act on it to remediate the area real fast. Ant Pathways – in and outside of your home or premises are another sign. A few shorts of ants will set out a pheromone trail to a food supply. This chemical pulls In various ants to locate food.

Ant Nest

A nest site can seem like a little pile of dirt or soil. Some species of ants like to make their domestic in walls or other silent, dark spots, which can be tougher to spot.

How do you ant-proof your home?

Most ants come in your house looking for food. They are attracted to sweet and sticky substances. Here’s how you could ant-proof your house:

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

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

Our pest control technicians know what is what when it comes to ant deterrents. They understand the habits of different kinds of ant and may provide the most appropriate and effective solution. They also can help you take away infestations around your own home or business. We guarantee you that our treatments are human and animal-safe.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Your pet’s safety is extremely important to us. You can rest assured that the active constituent that they might come into contact with, whether it’s still damp or inhaling it or ingestion, is minute.

Does the spray pose human health issues?

The spray we apply is usually used in public places like schools and hospitals and does not cause any harm to humans.

What should I do if I accidently touch any of the areas that have been sprayed?

This is only an issue if the sprayed areas remain wet. If this happens, wash with soap and lots of water as soon as you possibly can. After a brief period of time, the carrier, tap water will have gone out of the water and won’t cause any harm to you should you come into contact with the surface.

Pest Control Hornsby Heights

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We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and can provide affordable service for pest management. Also, we are staffed with a team of licensed pest control technicians that specialise in pest biological research and are certified to provide efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

We have a range of treatments that are created to have a minimal environmental impact while delivering strong control results on termite populations. Our results are amazing because we know and understand the insects that are most commonly present in your local area or community.

We specialise in developing new and cost-effective pest control strategies, such as pest inspections, as well as live trapping. Our pest control services are designed to ensure the health and well being of your family being our top priority.

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Our experts will present you with pest or insect identification methods and monitoring tips on how to manage pests or bugs at home as well as in the work place. We have the right equipment and are well-trained to identify your pest infestation problems, and recommend appropriate course of treatment.

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A majority of homes will require annual pest control services but commercial buildings, due to their safety and health regulations will require more frequent inspections.

We at Local Pest Control Hornsby, after an initial inspection followed by treatment and inspection, we can create an annual program for our customers to reduce their need to worry about unwanted visitors. This scheduled service is ideal for many offices, hotels, food serving commercial premises and homeowners alike. Another excellent service we provide is visiting your premises with a non-branded car to carry out any pest control service when you require extra discretion.

With our technicians being as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are we have the tools to deal with every one of the many kinds of pest control problems you might encounter in the Hornsby Heights area.

We will provide you with an efficient, friendly and cost-effective service to keep any species or subspecies of pest (who will require a variety of and individual treatment) from coming back to your property.