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PESTS:
ANTS
 Ants
are a serious nuisance. They infest homes
often travelling long distances to do so.
Once there, they establish permanent nests
in wall cavities, roof voids, under pavers
or in timber and soil around the
home.
Ants
in the garden are also a nuisance as they
remove seeds, damage seedlings, undermine
paving and encourage aphids by protecting
them from other insects.
Small
Brown or Black Ant
- The
most common of the ant
species
- 2.5
to 3mm in length
- Found
around homes in all the places
mentioned above
Bulldog
or Bull Ants
- Mostly
active during the day.
- There
are several different species of Bull
ants, all varying in size and colour,
but all have large eyes, long jaws and
a painful sting.
- The
smaller black Bull ants move in small
jumps, often called jumper or hopper
ants.
- They
are normally found in bushland or bush
gardens and never in large
quantities.
- Many
people are severely allergic to the
sting of these Bull and Hopper
ants.
Control
- Ant
treatment is only a control lasting for
a period of 3- 6 months depending on
conditions. It is not an eradication
system.
- By
controlling aphids in your garden you
remove one of the food sources of
ants.
- Sanitation
is important. Empty bins, clean around
pet bowls (use bowls with a moat for
water surrounding the food), wipe
benches and tabletops. Remove old drink
bottles and cans.
- Identification
of the species is essential in order to
implement a control
programme.
- Specialist
granulated bait is available which can
be placed in external infestation
areas.
- Permethrin
dust is used in wall cavities and roof
voids to treat infestations of ants in
those areas.
- Ant
baiting systems sealed in plastic
dispensers contain an insect growth
regulator and can be placed in high
activity areas.
NOTE:
Often the presence of ants is a temporary
situation. They may be looking for food or
moisture. By following the above advice,
you will be able to determine whether the
ants are passing through or have moved in
to stay.
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Pest Solutions
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Box 2083, South Plympton
South Australia. 5038.
Phone 1800 503 394
(08) 8297 4981
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