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Ants are one of the most intelligent creatures and yet troublemakers on this planet. They can be a nuisance for your home as well as for your business. They know very well how to get food from the food sources. This means you will find ants mostly in your kitchens and pantries, where most of the food is stored. The most important thing about ants is that they are harmless; they only damage your property and contaminate their food. Ant problems in Brisbane homes are very common, which is why professional and natural ant control solutions are essential. which is why professional ant pest control is essential. For a step‑by‑step guide, see our Effective Guide for Ant Pest Control Treatment. But with the Ant Pest control services,or when you search for ant control near me, you can easily find trusted professionals to remove these pests from your property. There are different types of ant species available but the experts of auzzie pest control first identify the type of ant, then understand their nesting habits and after that start their treatment so that you will get rid of them. We know the best and effective residential ant pest solutions to eliminate ants completely.

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Common Ants in Australia

Identification, habitat, behaviour, and signs of infestation.

Black House Ant (Ochetellus glaber)

Identification: Small, shiny ants commonly seen inside homes.
Size: 2.5–3 mm long.
Colour: Jet-black, glossy body.
Habitat: Nests in wall cavities, ceilings, under pavers, plant pots, or decaying wood.
Behaviour: Attracted to sweet, greasy, or protein-rich food; establishes large colonies and forages in long trails.

Usually found near food and water sources; small piles of debris near nests; entry through cracks in walls and tiles.

Coastal Brown Ant (Pheidole megacephala, aka Big-Headed Ant)

Identification: Workers occur in two sizes—minor (small heads) and major (large heads).
Size: Minor 1.5–2 mm; Major 2.5–4 mm.
Colour: Light to dark brown.
Habitat: Nests in disturbed soil or cracks; common in gardens, lawns, soil, under concrete slabs, and along footpaths.
Behaviour: Multiple queens; builds very large colonies.

Often found around building foundations or inside homes; presence of many different-sized ants in one area suggests Coastal Brown Ant infestation.

Argentine Ant (Linepithema humile)

Identification: Small ants known to form supercolonies.
Size: 2.2–2.8 mm long.
Colour: Light to dark brown; slightly shiny.
Habitat: Commonly invade homes during dry or hot periods.
Behaviour: Aggressive; strongly attracted to sweet foods; colonies with many queens.

Frequently found in kitchens and bathrooms; enter via cracks in walls or along paths; persistent foraging trails.

Green Tree Ant (Oecophylla smaragdina)

Identification: Very large, highly aggressive ants.
Size: Workers 5–10 mm; soldiers up to 11 mm.
Colour: Orange-brown head and thorax with a green abdomen.
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests; trees and shrubs.
Behaviour: Build leaf nests by pulling leaves together; aggressive patrolling behaviour.

Clusters of leaves woven together high in trees; ants patrolling tree trunks, branches, and fences.

Bull Ants (Myrmecia spp.)

Identification: Large ants with a very painful sting.
Size: 8–40 mm (among the largest ants in the world).
Colour: Reddish-brown or black, often with orange or black heads and legs.
Habitat: Bushland, forest edges, rural properties, and gardens near bush.
Behaviour: Aggressive, carnivorous; hunt insects; often solitary foragers.

Large soil mounds at nest entrances; large solitary ants wandering; painful stings near gardens or bushy areas.

Fire Ant

Identification: Notorious, dangerous species with painful stings.
Size: Workers 2.4–6 mm; small but highly defensive.
Colour: Reddish-brown.
Habitat: Lawns, parks, farmland, and roadsides.
Behaviour: Very aggressive; can sting repeatedly; rapid swarming when disturbed.

Raised mound nests without a central hole; intense swarming behaviour when the mound is disturbed.

Ant Baiting

This technique is best for larger infestations. In this, the queen ant carries acting poison in their nest which not only eliminates the nest but kills the queen ant as well. We place baits with full safety so that children and pets don’t reach there easily.

Ant insecticide spray

The Ant insecticide spray is also used to eliminate ants from your homes. We apply Ant insecticide spray along the ants’ trails, entry points, and on nesting sites also.

Ant insecticide dust

This Ant insecticide dust is a type of fine dust that is used to remove the ants from where other methods don’t work.

How to prepare for Ant treatment

Dealing with an Ant infestation can be stressful, but professional treatment offers an effective solution. Here is the guide in which you will get to know how to prepare for your Ant control treatment to maximize its effectiveness and minimize disruptions to your daily life.

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Some interesting facts about Ants

Fire ants can infest underground hey homes.

The fire ants can infest your home more as compared to other ant species. These species of ants are normally found under the floor and near water sources.

Their stings can be dangerous.

The sting of the fire ant is quite dangerous. Their sting can cause burning sensations, pains, itchy pustules,and more .So it is advised to contact the medical professional once for fire ant bite treatment. For fire ant prevention you need to consult with the professionals only.

Colonies may have multiple queens.

Fire ant colonies have multi-queen colonies. These types of ants reproduce fast and spread more easily. For to destroy their colony you should eliminate the queen first.

Fire ants damage crops and equipment

Fire ants are responsible for damaging electrical wires, they chew on seedlings and roots. So, it is advised to choose pest control immediately If you don't want to face costly repairs.

Fire ants can float during floods.

The group of fire ants links their body with each other to make living rafts. With this, they can easily survive in the flood.

They are most active in warm climates.

Fire ants survive in warm and hot climates. They are more active after the spring and summer seasons, especially after the rainfall.

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Answers to Ant pest control questions

Some of the common ants are Black House Ants – These types of ants are found in kitchens Argentine Ants – These ants form large colonies Coastal Brown Ants – Nest in gardens and pathways Green Tree Ants – Found in trees and on shrubs Bulldog Ants – Large, aggressive, usually found in outdoors

If you look at trails of ants, especially near food or water sources, ant nests in soil, walls, or pavers, and Piles of dirt, then you can say that you have an ant infestation. But in case you have any doubt, you can contact the team of Auzzie pest control for inspection.

If you see repeated infestations for so long and ants are entering your food and in your prep areas, this is the best time to call the professionals.

We usually respond within 24–48 hours of your call, depending on your location and urgency.

We use a combination of methods such as Ant baits Barrier sprays Dusts or gels Nest treatments

A well-executed pest control treatment can last 3–6 months. This time depends on species, environment, and follow-up maintenance.

You may see visible results within 24 -72 hours and full elimination over 1–2 weeks as the colony is affected.

Only then, when the entry points and food sources remain. Regular maintenance is required to prevent re-infestation.

You can keep food sealed and areas clean. Fix leaks and moisture issues Seal cracks and entry points Maintain garden hygiene

You can choose bi-annual treatment or quarterly. But according to our experts, if you have commercial sites, you should choose quarterly. Otherwise, bi-annual visits are perfect.

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