Ant Control
Eliminate Ants at the Source
Spraying the trail doesn't work — the colony just sends more. We target the nest and the queen so ants stop coming back. Safe for your family and pets.
Ant Species in Southland
Different ants need different treatments — we identify and target the right species.
Aggressive, form massive super-colonies, and are very hard to control without professional treatment. Common in Invercargill and surrounds.
Small dark ants that trail into kitchens in large numbers. Nest outdoors and forage inside.
Small black ants attracted to sweet food. Trail along benchtops, sinks, and window frames.
Nest in wall cavities and roofs. Trails are persistent and hard to eliminate without locating the colony.
Why Store-Bought Ant Bait Fails
Retail ant sprays and baits kill the ants you see — but the colony stays intact. The queen keeps laying eggs, and within days the trail is back, often in greater numbers. Some retail bait is also the wrong formulation for the species you have, so the ants ignore it entirely.
Professional ant control uses colony-targeting bait that workers carry back to the nest, plus a residual barrier that stops new ants entering. That's how you get rid of ants for good.
Ant Control Pricing
$170 – $300 for interior + exterior treatment
Argentine ants may cost more (super-colony protocol). We beat any written quote.
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Ant Control FAQs
Why do ants keep coming back after I spray?+
Because you're only killing the workers you can see. The colony — the queen and thousands more workers — is safely tucked away in a nest somewhere. Until the colony is eliminated, new ants keep emerging. Professional treatment targets the colony, not just the trail.
How do you eliminate an ant colony?+
We use a combination of targeted bait that worker ants carry back to the nest, and residual barrier treatment around your home's entry points. The bait reaches the queen and eliminates the colony at the source — that's the only way to stop them permanently.
Are Argentine ants harder to control?+
Yes. Argentine ants form super-colonies with multiple queens and nests, so a single treatment often isn't enough. We use a specific protocol for Argentine ants that targets the whole super-colony. If you suspect Argentine ants, call us — they're not a DIY job.
Is ant treatment safe for pets and children?+
Yes. We use targeted baits and barrier treatments that are safe for your family and pets once dry. Bait stations are placed where pets can't reach them.
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