Bull Ants Extermination
St Ives Chase

Are Bull Ants Pestering Your Home?

The Bulldog Ant is one of the largest kinds of ants in Australia and steps about 15-36mm long. It’s also known as Bull Ant or Jumper Ant, is red/black and has exceptionally long, straight, distinctive mandibles which make them recognisable with substantial 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 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 queen and create the other ants their captive.

Known for its aggressive nature, Bull Ants produce a potent, venom-filled bite which causes incredible pain for the victim. They are primarily vicious when they sense the nest is in danger. An allergic reaction or multiple bites in humans can result in anaphylactic shock, which is dangerous. The Bull ant mainly uses its venom to paralyse insect prey.

Have you spotted any bull ants?

If you think there are bull ants swarming in your property, it would be best to call the nearest pest control experts. You cannot just simply handle in removing bull ant’s nest as this requires professional handling. As aforementioned, Bull ants are very aggressive and their stingers are filled with venom. However, there are simple things you can do and that is to check your surrounding area for tell-tale signs:

Live ants

If you’re seeing large numbers of live ants you might well have an issue. If you find them in your kitchen or in areas where you prepare food, then you want to do something about it quickly. Ant pathways – in and outside 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 find the food.

Ant Nest

A nest site can resemble a little heap of dirt or soil. 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?

Most ants come in your home looking for food. They’re attracted to sweet and sticky substances. Here’s how you could ant-proof your home:

• Continuously 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 covered
• Put away pet food, container and clutter away after your pet is finished using it

You can also seal small holes and cracks and any access points you may find in your home to prevent ants 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 get rid of this nuisance pest. With our In-depth knowledge and advanced pest technologies, we guarantee you exceptional results by giving you a pest-free atmosphere!

Frequently Asked Questions

My pets in the household will be affected by the treatment you use?

The security of your pet is very important to us. You can rest assured that any active component they may come into contact with, whether it is still wet or through inhalation or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Can the spray cause any problems to humans?

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

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

This is only of concern if the spray areas remain wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and plenty of water as soon as you possibly can. In a short amount of time, the carrier tap water has evaporated and will not harm you in any way when you come in contact with the surface.

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