Ants are one of the most common calls we take for Mordialloc, usually a trail along the kitchen bench, around a paved courtyard or tracing back along a crack in the driveway back to a nest somewhere in the garden. Small black ants and the larger coastal brown ants both turn up in this part of Melbourne, and the approach differs depending on which one you have and where the nest is sitting.
Garden beds hard up against the foundations of Mordialloc homes, along with paved areas that hold warmth, are common nest sites, and a line of ants heading indoors is usually them tracing a scent trail to food or water rather than a sign of anything more serious. The local team traces the trail back where possible and treats at the source, not just the section you can see inside.
Ant activity in Mordialloc tends to build through spring and summer as colonies grow and forage further from the nest, though a mild winter can keep some species active for longer than expected. A single trail is usually simple to deal with, but multiple trails from different directions can mean more than one nest is active on the property, which is useful to flag when you call so the crew we book has a clear picture before arriving.
- Tracing ant trails from inside the home back to likely nest sites in the garden
- Treating nests, garden beds and paved areas close to the house
- Checking kitchens and bathrooms for the entry points ants are using
- Advice on food storage and outdoor bins that tend to attract them
- Upfront pricing before the visit is locked in
A trail of ants across the kitchen floor is easy to put off, but it is a quick job to get sorted properly. Call 03 7053 9820, tell us roughly where you are seeing them, and we will arrange a local team to come and take a look.