Ants

In Australia there are over 3000 species of ants. Ants are social insects that live in a permanent nests and are considered as one of the most successful of insects. Their colony sizes vary and they mostly reside in soil, wood or among rocks. But they are more commonly found around foundations and in walls, kitchens, roof voids, lawns and gardens, wood of decaying trees and rockeries.

They have clearly defined body parts being the head, thorax and abdomen. The head carries compound eyes.

Ants are becoming a major problem. They can cause damage to furnishings, curtains and carpets from the debris from their workings and nests causing staining.

They can also spoil foodstuffs by entering packaging or feeding off uncovered foods.

Externally they can cause problems by undermining concreted paved and grass areas causing sections to collapse and some species cause distress from their bites.

Treatment Methods Available:

Liquid sprays, dusts, granular baits and gels are all useful in treating problems. Monitoring and continual treatment may be an option where a major problem exists.