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Ants can be a very annoying problem that no matter how much you clean up, they never seem to go away.
Our technicians are experienced in treating for ants to the interior and exterior of homes and buildings.
Notes:
- We use granules and sand to treat outside
- Enclosed bait stations are used inside
- Keep the kitchen clear of food scraps to deter ant infestation
Ants are scavenger pests, feeding off food/rubbish not cleaned away properly and because they travel in these areas, carry diseases. They also excavate sand and dirt from under slabs, paths and walls which if the infestation is bad enough can result in cracking and damage.
Ants live in colonies or nests with a queen and travel along the same trail relying on their senses of smell, taste and touch mainly to find their food source. In Sydney the two main ant species that cause a problem are the Coastal brown ant and the Black household ant.
Treatment is carried out by inspecting the area for nests and if possible by following the ant trails to improve the speed of nest eradication. Granules can also be applied in the path of ants if the nest cannot be located for direct treatment.
Prevention is often fairly easily achieved by ensuring areas which have food are cleaned thoroughly such as the kitchen surfaces, any areas where food is consumed (inside and outside), pet feeding areas can also often attract ants if not all the food is eaten. If there is no food available for ants, their colony will not survive.
Phone: 02 9899 7260 Fax: 02 9899 7062 E-mail: info@livermoreandson.com.au
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