Bull Ants Extermination
Box Hill

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’s also known as Bull Ant or Jumper Ant, is red/black and has exceptionally long, straight, distinctive mandibles that make them recognisable with substantial eyes.

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

Though ants are known to consume sweets, the Bull ant’s diet comprises mainly with protein, which they may get from other insects such as bugs, etc.. They also enjoy consuming fruits, nectar and seeds. They also have the ability to invade other colonies. The queen can take over other colonies by killing the original queen and create the other ants their captive.

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

Have you spotted any bull ants?

If you suspect an infestation within your family and surrounding area, it is ideal to do some preventative measures. As aforementioned, these ants are extremely competitive and they’ve venom-filled stingers. Also, do not attempt to eliminate their colony on your own. Call in the nearest help of pest exterminator to ensure that they can give suitable treatment control. Here are some tell-tale hints it is possible to assume for ant infestation:

Live ants

Ants forage in search of food when you a large number of them parading in any are of home, follow the trail. This is the best way to check and see the location of the nest. Once you find it, don’t attempt to remove it rather call the help of pest exterminator. Why is this so? Because there are a variety of ant species and it’s important to identify what kind of ant is invading your residence. Maybe it’s a Bull ant or a combination of several. Make it a habit to keep your dining and kitchen 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 rubbish.

Ant Nest

A nest site can resemble a little heap of soil or dirt. A few types of ants like to make their houses in walls or other dim, quiet areas, which are increasingly hard to spot.

How do you ant-proof your home?

Generally, ants come inside our property for food. 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 area as clean as possible. As a preventative measure, here are a few ways where you are able to control ants from gaining entrance at your home.

• Consistently cover food
• Keep your kitchen and dining room mess-free
• Keep your under the kitchen appplianes clean
• Ensure garbage bins are shut and moist trash is disposed of immediately
• Keep compost piles enclosed and covered
• Set away pet food as soon as your pet has finished eating

You can also assist in saving you from ants in coming to your own house with the aid of sealing accessibility factors which includes cracks and cracks in doorways and window frames.

Our pest control technicians understand what is what when it comes to ant deterrents. They understand the customs of different types of ant and can provide the most suitable and effective solution. They can also help you eliminate infestations and action around your home or business. It goes without saying that all our treatments are safe for people and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my household pets be affected by the treatment you apply?

Your pet’s safety is very important to us. We can assure you that the active constituent that they come in contact with, either when it’s still damp or inhaling it or ingestion, is minute.

Will the spray cause harm to humans?

The spray we apply is usually used in public places such as schools and hospitals and has no adverse effects to human beings.

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

This is only of concern if the spray areas are still damp. If this occurs, clean with soap and lots of water as fast as you possibly can. After a brief period of time, the water carrier, tap water will have evaporated and will not cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the surface.

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