Ants are one of the most common calls we take for Lilydale properties, particularly through spring and summer when nests are active and foraging trails stretch from the garden straight to the kitchen bench. Black ants, sugar ants and the odd bull ant nest are all common through this part of the Yarra Ranges, and each behaves a little differently once it is inside a house. Bull ant nests are usually easy to spot once you look for a raised mound with a single entry hole, often at the edge of a lawn or garden bed, and they are left to the crew rather than disturbed by hand.
When you call, tell us where you are seeing the trail and whether you have spotted a nest outside, such as a mound in the lawn or activity under a paver. We book a local crew who traces the trail back rather than only treating where the ants are visible indoors, which is the difference between a fix that holds and one that has ants back within a week. Sugar ants tend to travel the same path daily, so a trail that runs along the same skirting board or window frame each morning is a useful clue for the crew.
- Kitchen benches, skirting boards and window frames
- Garden beds, mulch lines and paved areas near the house
- Nest sites in lawns, under pavers or along fence lines
- Entry points around door frames and foundations
- Outdoor bin areas and woodpiles
Larger blocks around Lilydale often have more than one nest on the property, since paddocks and garden beds give ants plenty of places to settle, so do mention if you have seen trails in more than one part of the yard. The crew can factor that into the visit rather than treating a single spot.
Call 03 7053 9850 to book a local crew and get the trail sorted at the source.