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Ant Pest Control Melbourne
Hilux Pest Control provides safe and effective ant treatment services in Melbourne, using high-quality pesticides and other methods. While most ant species found in homes do not cause significant damage, they can still pose a threat. Protect yourself from harm by calling us for complete ant control in Melbourne.
Our Effective Ant Removal Melbourne Procedure
Hilux Pest Control offers a four-stage ant extermination procedure, including a thorough analysis of the infestation, to effectively eliminate all types of ant species from both residential and commercial properties. Our professional ant exterminators also provide guidance to help prevent future infestations. Trust us to control and eradicate ant infestations with our comprehensive approach.
Step 1
A Thorough Inspection
After scheduling an inspection, our pest control technicians will thoroughly examine your property to determine the level of ant infestation, identify the ant species present, and observe their behavior to effectively target the ant problem.
Our comprehensive inspection includes checking all possible entry points, locating ants’ nests, determining the size of their colonies, and assessing any property damage caused by the infestation.
Step 2
Step 2
Ant Removal Treatment Plan
After the inspection, our technicians will develop a treatment plan tailored to your ant infestation, which includes selecting appropriate methods and products for ant extermination. We will provide you with a detailed procedure and instructions to follow during the process, including the cost of the entire ant extermination treatment
Our ant extermination treatment takes into account your property’s design and the extent of the infestation, ensuring that every corner is covered. We treat all areas, including roofs, gardens, patios, and more, to ensure comprehensive ant control
Step 3
Extermination Process
Once the treatment plan is finalised, our experts will execute the ant extermination procedure using a range of effective methods such as sprays, baits, dusts, gels, granules, and more. Our ant pest control Melbourne services are tailored to your specific needs, whether you are dealing with carpenter ants Melbourne or any other ant species.
Step 4
Ongoing Prevention Tips
Our pest control technicians will not only provide you with effective ant extermination treatment, but also give you valuable prevention tips based on the inspection. This is because a one-time control treatment may not provide permanent results, and it is important to take preventive measures to ensure that these unwanted guests do not return.
Why Should You Hire An Ant Pest Control Company?
Hiring exterminators for ants can help you avoid various problems related to ant infestations on your Melbourne property. Controlling ants in a timely manner can prevent damage to your property, avoid potential health risks, and maintain a clean and hygienic environment for your family or customers.
- Effective eradication: We have the knowledge, skills, and tools to effectively eradicate ants from your property.
- Identifying ant species: Different species of ants require different treatment methods. Our ant Pest control experts can identify the ant species and use the appropriate treatment for effective control.
- Long-term prevention: Our Ant pest control experts can provide long-term prevention tips to avoid future ant infestations.
- Safe ant pest control products
- Same day ant removal services
- Save time and money
Types of Ants We Control in Melbourne
Hilux Pest Control offers affordable ant control services and ant fumigation in Melbourne, even though most of the ant species in Australia are not harmful to humans and do not require pest control. If you are experiencing a large ant infestation on your property, our ant treatment options can help eliminate them. The major ant species that you can see in Melbourne are the following: Different ant species can attack your property and damage food and your belongings. Some of the common types of ants found in Melbourne are
Brown ants
Black ants
Argentine ants
Coastal brown ant
Red harvester ants
Argentine Ant
These ants are relatively smaller in length, approx. 1.6mm and are usually light to dark brown in colour. They may bite and do not sting.
Ghost Ant
These ants are relatively smaller in length, approx. 1.6mm and are usually light to dark brown in colour. They may bite and do not sting.
Green Ant
These ants are quite larger in length, approx. 5-6mm. They have unique features, appearance, and odour. They have a metallic green head and a black body.
Sugar Ant
These types of ants come in several shapes, sizes, and colours. They can be 2.5-15mm long and have bright colours.
Black House Ant
These ants are shiny and black in colour. Another name for black house ants is Ochetellus. They are 2.4-3mm in length.
Fire Ant
These ants have a copper-brown coloured head and body, while their abdomen is of a darker shade. The queen ants usually grow to 1.59cm, while worker ants are generally 3.18-6.35mm long.
Singapore Ant
These ants are light brown in colour and have a little darker abdomen. They have a flat and blocky head. They grow not more than 2-3mm in size.
Coastal Brown Ant
These ants can be found in all suburban areas of Melbourne; despite their name, coastal brown ants. They mostly build colonies in buildings and garden areas.
Garden Ant
These ants are usually 4-5mm in length, whereas the queen ant can be grown to 15mm long. They have dark brown-black colour. Also, garden ants do not bite.
Bull Ant
Just through its name, you can get the idea that these ants look a little fierce and scary. Bull ants can grow to 18-20mm long. They are usually red or black in colour.
Ants are a diverse group of insects with varying habits and characteristics. Their colonies can range in size and are often able to access even the smallest openings in your property. Some species of ants are considered pests, and their infestations can be difficult to control without professional help. Each species has unique nesting sites, feeding preferences, and habits that require specialised treatments for effective ant control. Many pest ants live in permanent nests and rarely change their locations, making it crucial to eliminate the entire colony to prevent future infestations.
Why Do You Need Ant Exterminator Services in Melbourne?
- Ants can be carriers of harmful bacteria, and if they come into contact with food or cooking utensils, they can easily spread the bacteria, potentially causing foodborne illnesse
- Ants such as carpenter ants have the ability to burrow through wood, causing significant damage to the structural integrity of your home or property.
- Leaving an ant infestation untreated can lead to an exponential increase in their population, which can cause various problems in your homes or businesses.
- Ants can cause damage to electrical wiring and equipment, such as air conditioners, hot water appliances, stoves, fridges, and more.
Ant Prevention Tips
To ensure long-term results and prevent future ant infestations, it’s important to follow prevention tips in addition to hiring a pest control service for ants.
- Make sure to clean food and drink spills immediately.
- Always keep your garbage bin closed with a tight lid.
- Remove clutter from inside and outside the property regularly.
- Store food items in air-tight containers
- Never feed your pets outdoors, and don’t keep pet food in their bowls at night.
- If there are cracks around doors and windows, seal them as soon as possible.
- Clean gutters and downpipes at a regular interval of time.
How To Prevent Ants Entering Your Property?
To keep these nasty pests away from your home or business requires an effective strategy. This will target all areas that are more likely to get ant attacks.
- Clean food and drink spills immediately, including crumbs and liquid drops, to prevent attracting ants.
- Regular sweeping and cleaning of food spills from counters and cracks can help keep your home free of crumbs and prevent attracting ants.
- Storing food in air-tight containers and keeping them in food cabinets or refrigerators is a good practice to prevent ants from accessing them.
- Regularly check open fruit bowls to prevent ant attraction to the fruit.
- Block all entry points of ants by sealing cracks and holes in walls, doors, and windows.
- Clearing up pet food when not in use and washing the bowl properly is important as pet food can also attract ants as a potential food source.
- Maintain a clean and tidy yard and garden by regularly trimming plants and removing clutter, and ensure that your rubbish bin is thoroughly cleaned and free of waste at the bottom to prevent attracting ants.