Ants in a Brisbane kitchen are usually black house ants or coastal brown ants trailing in from a nest under the slab, in a wall cavity or in the garden. Spraying the trail moves them; it does not remove them. Elite's ant treatment follows the trail back to the nest and treats inside and out, from $88 per room.
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Ant colonies are large and well hidden, and some species split into new nests when disturbed. The technician uses products the workers carry back to the colony, applied along the trails, at the entry points and around the perimeter, so the nest itself is dealt with. That is why ant work is priced separately from a general treatment.
Where they come in
Weep holes, the gap under the back door, cracks in the slab, around pipes under the sink, and along the power and phone lines into the house. Outside, nests sit under pavers, along the edge of the slab, in retaining walls and in pot plants.
Keeping them out
Wipe up spills, seal sugar and pet food, keep the pet bowl off the floor overnight and clear garden mulch back from the house. The technician will show you the entry points that matter.
What it costs
Prices are per room, for an internal and external treatment:
General pest, for cockroaches, silverfish and spiders: from $77 per room
Flea treatment: from $88 per room
Ant treatment: from $88 per room
The total follows how many rooms are treated and which pest it is, so a unit kitchen and bathroom costs far less than a whole house.
Who comes to the door
Police-checked, fully insured technicians and a satisfaction guarantee on every job. Elite is CM3 certified, carries $20 million in public and products liability cover, and the Elite brand has been operating since 1984 from its head office in Acacia Ridge.
Ant questions
I sprayed them and they came back somewhere else. Why?
Surface sprays kill the workers you see and can make the colony split. The nest needs treating, which is what this service does.
How long until they are gone?
Activity usually drops over several days as the product reaches the colony. Do not spray the trails yourself in that time; it stops the product being carried back.
Are the ants in my walls doing damage?
Black house ants and coastal browns do not damage timber. If you see sawdust-like material or hollow timber, mention it when you book so we can advise.
Book a treatment
Call 1300 871 233, or send a quote request from this page, and tell us which pest, where in the building and for how long. A photo of the culprit helps.
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