Bull Ants Extermination
Freshwater

Are Bull Ants Pestering Your Home?

The Bull ant is one in all the biggest estimated types of rodents in Australia and generally measures about 15-36mm long. It’s also known as a Bull Ant or Jumper Ant, is dark red/dark in colour and has long, recognisable mandibles which make them instantly identifiable with large 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.

Though ants are known to eat sweets, the Bull ant’s diet comprises 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 capability to invade other colonies. The queen can take over other colonies by killing the queen and create the other ants their captive.

Almost an exclusive Australian species, they are widely dispersed across all states. Bull ants are extremely aggressive and are known to be great hunters of larger insects. They live mostly outdoors in vegetative areas like forest and build their nests underground or in hollow tree trunks and rotten log. The nest can be difficult to find since it as it features a small opening which is covered In debris and moss. They’ll attack when they are threatened and intruders come close to their nest.

Have you spotted any bull ants?

On the off chance that you have seen a couple of ants leaving on the floor, they are simply looking around. But they may be an indication of a bigger ant infestation. Make a point to remember these indications when spotting ants:

Live ants

If you are seeing large numbers of live ants then you may well have a problem. If you find them in your kitchen or in locations where you prepare food, then you need to do something about it quickly. Ant pathways – in and out of your home or premises are another sign. Some types of ants will lay down a pheromone trail to a food source. This chemical attracts other ants to obtain the food.

Ant Nest

A nest site can look like a small pile of dirt or soil. Some species of ant like to make their home in walls or other silent, dark places, which are more challenging to spot.

How do you ant-proof your home?

Generally, ants come inside our property for meals. They are also attracted to sweet and sticky substances like sugar and chocolates. That’s why it is important to keep your kitchen and dining room as clean as possible. As a preventive measure, here are a few ways where you are able to control ants from gaining entry at your home.

• Always cover food
• Clean food and liquid spills Immediately
• Clean food debris from beneath kitchen appliances
• Make sure 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 seal small holes and cracks and any access points you can find in your house to prevent rodents from gaining entry.

Having a frustrating any issue? Call us now! We provide you FREE SITE INSPECTION and give you recommendations and treatment plant to completely remove this nuisance pest. With our In-depth knowledge and advanced pest technologies, we promise you exceptional results by providing you a pest-free atmosphere!

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Your pet’s safety is a top priority for us. We can assure you that the constituents active they might come into contact with, whether it is still wet or by inhaling or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Will the spray cause human health issues?

The spray we use is often utilized in public spaces such as hospitals and schools and does not cause any harm on humans.

What do I do if I happen to touch one of the areas that have been sprayed?

This will only be of concern if the spray areas remain wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and lots of water as soon as you possibly can. After a relatively short period duration, your water carrier, tap water will have gone out of the water and will not cause any harm to you should you come into contact with the area.

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