Many ant problems inside the house start outside. Ants nest in the garden, under paving or along fence lines and then move inside through tiny gaps. An ant perimeter treatment puts a treated zone around the outside of the home so ants crossing it pick up the product and carry it back. It suits homes in Mount Gravatt with big gardens, bush nearby or ants coming in from several directions.
The crew we book works around the base of the outside walls, along the edges of paths and driveways and around doors, windows, weep holes and pipes. On homes up on stumps, they also check the subfloor and stumps, as ants often use these as a route up into the house. Garden beds and mulch hard against the walls get extra attention. Homes on sloping blocks with retaining walls often need extra work along the base of the walls, because ants tend to nest in the gaps between sleepers and blocks. Sheds and garages close to the house can be included when you book.
- Treatment along the base of outside walls and slab edges
- Weep holes, door frames, window frames and pipe entry points
- Stumps, subfloor areas and the edges of verandahs
- Garden beds, mulch and paving close to the house
- Tips on trimming plants that touch the walls or roof
Keep children and pets off treated areas until the crew says it is fine, usually once the treatment has dried. Rain soon after can wash some of it away, so the crew may suggest booking in drier weather where possible. A perimeter treatment pairs well with baiting inside if ants are already in the kitchen. Call 07 3543 7766 to book an ant perimeter treatment for your home in Mount Gravatt.
