Ant baiting works with the way ants live rather than against it. Worker ants pick up the bait, carry it back to the nest and share it with the rest of the colony, including the queen. That makes baiting a good choice for ants in walls, under slabs or in other places the crew cannot reach directly. It is often booked for kitchens and bathrooms in Mount Gravatt where people would rather not have spray used inside.
The crew we book picks the bait to suit the ant. Some ants prefer sugary baits, while others go for protein or fat, and that can change with the season. The crew places small dots of gel or sealed bait stations along the trails, in cupboard corners and near entry points, out of reach of children and pets where possible. For outside trails, sealed stations keep the bait dry and away from curious pets and wildlife.
- Gel baits placed along trails in kitchens, bathrooms and laundries
- Sealed bait stations for outdoor trails and garden edges
- Bait types matched to sugar-feeding or protein-feeding ants
- Placement around entry points, cupboards and appliances
- A clear idea of what to expect over the days after the visit
Baiting is slower than a surface spray. You may see more ants for a day or two as they gather at the bait, and that is a good sign. Try not to wipe up or spray the ants feeding on it. Numbers usually drop over the next week or two as the bait moves through the nest. If the trail in your Mount Gravatt home has not slowed after that, tell us and we will talk through the next step. Call 07 3543 7766 to book ant baiting.
