Ant Control Melbourne | Colony Treated, Gaps Sealed
Ant trails back in the kitchen every week? Our ant control Melbourne crew treats the colony, not just the trail, then seals the gaps. Call 0478661110.
- Carried back to the colonyNon repellent treatment and baits the ants take home.
- Cracks and gaps sealedSlab edges, pipe gaps, window frames and door strips.
- Licensed and insured
- Written re-service guarantee
- Open 24/7
Ants follow the same crack along the slab or the same weep hole every day. After the colony is treated, closing those routes means the next colony has a harder time finding your kitchen.
- 4 speciesBlack house, coastal brown, Argentine, bull
- ColonyTreated, not just the trail
- 24/7Call any time, every day
- Free quotePrice in writing before work
Get your ant control quote
Tell us where the trail starts and ends, what the ants look like and whether there are soil piles along the paths. We ring back, work out the likely species and price the job.
- What will it cost?Every property is quoted free and in writing before we start, based on size and how many nests there are.
- How fast does it work?Non repellent products work over days as the ants share them. Most trails fade within a week or two.
- Should I spray the trail?Please do not. Surface sprays scatter the ants and can split the colony into more nests.
- What if they come back?Back within the period on your job sheet means we return and re treat at no charge.
Get my ant control quote
One minute. We call you back to book.
Serving Melbourne and suburbs, from Footscray and Point Cook to Box Hill, Glen Waverley and Brighton.
How does ant control in Melbourne work?
Ant control in Melbourne works by treating the colony, not the ants you can see. The workers on your bench are a small fraction of the nest, and the queens never leave it. We use a non repellent treatment and baits that the workers cannot detect, so they carry the active ingredient back and share it through the nest over the following days.
Then we close the routes. We are handymen as well as pest technicians, so we seal the crack along the slab edge, the gap where the hot water pipe enters the wall and the loose window frame the trail runs through, and treat any weep hole the trail runs into. Ants that lose their easy route have to travel across treated ground to get in.
White ants are termites, a completely different insect that eats timber. They are not covered by ant treatment. If we see signs of termites while we are there, we tell you straight away.
Ant control with Good Guys at a glance
| Species | Black house, coastal brown, Argentine, bull |
|---|---|
| Main method | Non repellent treatment and baits |
| Where we treat | Trails, slab edges, pavers, wall voids, sub floor |
| Sealing | Slab cracks, pipe gaps, window frames, door strips |
| Results | Trails usually fade over one to two weeks |
| Price | Free quote in writing |
| Bookings | 24/7, Melbourne wide |
Ants in house kitchens and bathrooms: where they come from
Ants in house kitchens are almost always foraging workers from a nest somewhere else: inside a wall cavity, under the slab, beneath the pavers outside the back door or in a pot plant. They come in for sugar, grease and water, and lay a scent trail so the rest of the colony can follow.
Our first job is to follow that trail. We track it from the bench or the bathroom back to where it enters, usually a window frame, a gap behind the splashback, a crack along the skirting or a weep hole, and then outside to the nest. An ant infestation Melbourne homes see coming from everywhere is often one or two large colonies using several entry points.
Knowing where the trail enters matters twice: it tells us where to place the treatment, and it shows our handymen what to seal afterwards.
- Trail followed to the entry
- Nest sites located
- Species identified
- Entry points marked
- Wet areas checked
- Clear quote before work
Four ants we treat in Melbourne homes
Each species nests and feeds differently, so the bait and the treatment are matched to the ant, not just sprayed at every ant the same way.
Black house ant
Ochetellus glaber
- How to spot it
- Tiny, about 2.5 to 3 mm, shiny black, moving in neat single file trails.
- Where it nests
- Wall cavities, under floors, window frames, around hot water units and in pot plants.
- What we do
- Sweet gel bait on the trail, non repellent treatment at the entry, gaps sealed.
Coastal brown ant
Pheidole megacephala
- How to spot it
- Small and brown, with some larger workers that have oversized heads.
- Where it nests
- Under pavers and along slab edges, pushing up little piles of sand and soil.
- What we do
- Granular bait and non repellent treatment along paths, edges and garden beds.
Argentine ant
Linepithema humile
- How to spot it
- Small, light to mid brown, in wide busy trails up walls and trees.
- Where it nests
- Many linked nests with many queens, in soil, mulch, walls and under pots.
- What we do
- A property wide plan, with bait types changed as their food choices shift.
Bull ant
Myrmecia species
- How to spot it
- Large, often 15 mm or more, with long jaws and a painful sting.
- Where it nests
- Mounds in lawns, garden beds and bush edges, not usually inside.
- What we do
- Nest treated directly, carefully, especially near play areas and paths.
Sizes are typical worker lengths. We confirm the species on site before treating.
Ants on the bench? Do not spray the trail.
Surface sprays kill the ants on the bench but can split the colony into several new nests, which makes ant control harder. Wipe up the food, leave the trail and call us.
Our ant treatment in five steps
We work from the trail back to the nest, then close the way in.
Call or send the form
Tell us where the trail is and what the ants look like. We price the job.
Trace and identify
We follow trails inside and out, find nest sites and confirm the species.
Treat the colony
Non repellent treatment at entry points and nest areas, with baits matched to the ant.
Seal the routes
Slab cracks, pipe gaps and door strips sealed; weep holes treated, never blocked.
Aftercare advice
You get the job sheet, what to expect over the next week and your guarantee period.
An ant exterminator who also closes the gaps
Spraying the trail makes the kitchen look clear for a day. Treating the colony and sealing the route is what makes a difference.
A spray and go visit
Kills the ants in sight and leaves.
- Repellent spray across the trail
- Ants detour and nests can split
- No search for the nest outside
- Cracks and weep holes left as they were
- Trails back after the next warm spell
Good Guys ant control plus handyman
Treats the colony, then fixes the way in.
- Non repellent treatment the ants carry back to the nest
- Baits matched to sugar or protein feeding species
- Slab edge and wall cracks sealed where the trail enters
- Weep holes treated, never blocked, so the wall still drains
- Door and window strips replaced where ants walk under them
Sealing the cracks and gaps ants use
Ants need very little room. A hairline crack where the slab meets the brickwork, a gap around a tap or pipe, or a window frame that has pulled away from the render is plenty. After treatment, our crew seals those gaps with a flexible sealant that moves with the house rather than cracking.
Weep holes are the other common route. They sit at the bottom of brick walls to let water drain out and air through, so they must never be filled with mortar or foam, which can cause damp problems. A mesh cover will not stop ants either, because they walk straight through it. So where a trail runs into a weep hole, we treat inside it with a non repellent product the ants carry back to the nest.
We also replace worn door bottom seals and window weather strips where ants walk underneath. Anything bigger is quoted before we start.
- Slab and brick cracks
- Pipe and tap gaps
- Window frame gaps
- Weep holes treated
- Door bottom seals
- Extras quoted first
Why it is hard to get rid of ants yourself
Most people who call us have already tried the supermarket spray. These are the reasons it did not last.
The queens stay home
Only workers come inside. Kill a hundred on the bench and the queens keep laying in the nest.
Sprays can split colonies
Some species respond to a repellent spray by budding into several smaller nests.
The wrong bait
Some ants want sugar, others want protein, and it changes with the season. A bait they ignore does nothing.
Hidden nests
Nests in wall cavities and under slabs are out of reach of anything you can buy off the shelf.
Water draws them in
Dripping taps, wet cupboards and leaking pipes keep bringing ants back to the same room.
The gap is still open
Even after a good treatment, an open crack lets the next colony straight in.
What does ant control cost?
A single trail in a unit kitchen and a yard full of coastal brown ant nests are very different jobs, so every ant pest control Melbourne quote is free and written.
Single trail or unit
Inside trail treatment and baiting, with the entry point sealed.
PriceConfirmed in writing before any work
House and yard
Inside and outside, slab edges, paths and garden beds, with sealing quoted on the day.
PriceConfirmed in writing before any work
Large or repeat problem
Argentine or coastal brown ants across the property, with a planned return visit.
PriceConfirmed in writing before any work
What changes the price
- Species. Argentine and coastal brown ants usually need a wider, property wide treatment.
- Number of nests. One nest by the back door is quicker than nests under every path.
- Size of the property. Bigger yards, paving and garden beds take more time and product.
- Access. Sub floors, wall voids and roof spaces add time.
- Sealing work. Crack sealing, pipe gaps and door seals are priced per item.
- Return visit. Some heavy problems need a second treatment, which we tell you up front.
Your ant control questions
Species, timing, preparation and cost. Ring us if yours is not here.
How much does ant control cost?
It depends on the species, the number of nests and the size of the property. We give you a free quote in writing before any work starts, including any sealing work.
How long does ant treatment take to work?
Non repellent products and baits work over several days as the workers share them through the nest. Most trails fade within one to two weeks. Seeing ants on the treated areas in the first few days is normal and means they are picking it up.
Should I spray the ants before you arrive?
No. Surface sprays can scatter the trail and hide where the ants are coming from. Wipe up food and leave the trail so we can follow it.
Why do ants come inside?
Food, water and shelter. Hot weather sends them looking for water and rain can flood nests, which is why trails often appear after a change in the weather.
Can you seal my weep holes to stop ants?
No, and nobody should. Weep holes let the wall drain and breathe, and a mesh cover does not stop ants because they walk straight through it. We treat inside the weep hole instead, so ants using it carry the product back to the nest.
Are bull ants dangerous?
Bull ant stings are very painful. People with an allergy to ant stings can have a serious reaction; call 000 straight away if someone has trouble breathing or swelling of the face or throat. For advice after a sting, call the Victorian Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26.
Are white ants the same as ants?
No. White ants are termites, which eat timber and need a separate inspection and treatment. Ant treatment does not cover termites.
Do I need to leave the house?
Usually not. Keep children and pets off treated surfaces until dry. The technician tells you the times for your home on the day.
Can ants be treated in a general spray?
Yes. Our general pest control visit includes ants along with spiders, cockroaches and silverfish. A dedicated ant visit goes further when ants are the main problem.
Do you also treat cockroaches?
Yes. Kitchens with ants often have cockroaches too. See our cockroach control service.
Preparing for ant treatment, and the guarantee
Simple steps help the treatment work, and the job sheet tells you what is covered afterwards.
Before and after the visit
Wipe up sugary spills and store food sealed, so the bait is the best food on offer. Leave the trails for us to follow.
Keep children and pets off treated surfaces until dry, and do not hose the outside walls or mop along the skirting for a few days.
Fix dripping taps where you can. Water keeps drawing ants back to the same room.
The written re-service guarantee
Ant treatments come with a written re-service guarantee, with the period written on your job sheet.
If the treated ants come back inside that period, we return and re treat at no charge.
Ant control near me: suburbs we cover
Our ant exterminator Melbourne team covers the CBD, the bayside, the east, the north and the west, 24/7. Some of the suburbs we visit most weeks:
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