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Ant Control Melbourne | Ant Exterminator for Homes and Gardens
Ant trails across the kitchen bench or nests in the pavers? Our ant control Melbourne team treats the nest, not just the trail. Call 0489303099.
- Nests found and treated, inside and out
- Non repellent treatments the ants carry back
- Ant treatment from $149, quoted in writing
Get a free ant treatment quote
Tell us where the trail is and where it seems to come from. A technician calls back and books a time that suits you.
- What will it cost?Ant treatment starts from $149, with a full property treatment from $189. The price is in writing first.
- How fast does it work?Trails usually fade within days, as the treatment works back through the nest.
- Is it safe with kids and pets?Licensed technicians apply every product exactly as the label directs, with baits placed out of reach.
- Do you cover my suburb?Yes, all of metropolitan Melbourne, from Werribee to Pakenham and Craigieburn to Mornington.
Get a free ant quote
Two minutes. We call you back to book.
We service all of metropolitan Melbourne, for example Doncaster, Werribee, Frankston and Craigieburn.
How do you get rid of ants properly?
To get rid of ants you have to kill the nest, and most nests are outside, under pavers, in walls or in garden beds. Wiping or spraying the trail in the kitchen kills the few workers you can see, and the nest simply sends more.
A professional ant treatment follows the trail back to where the ants are living, then uses baits and non repellent products the workers cannot detect. They walk through it or carry it home, and it spreads through the nest to the queens. That is why trails fade over the following days, instead of moving to a new spot like they do after a supermarket spray.
Ants in Melbourne at a glance
| Most common problem ant | Argentine ant and black house ant |
|---|---|
| Where nests usually are | Outside: pavers, walls, garden beds |
| Why sprays fail | Ants avoid them and move the trail |
| What works | Baits and non repellent treatment |
| Busiest season | Spring and summer, and after rain |
| Results | Trails fade within days |
| Targeted treatment | From $149 |
| Multiple nests or paving | From $269, written quote first |
Ants Melbourne homes get most
Identifying the ant decides the bait. Sugar loving and protein loving ants ignore the wrong one, so this is the first thing we check.
Argentine ant
Linepithema humile
- What it looks like
- Small, about 2 to 3 mm, light to dark brown, moving fast in long, busy trails.
- Why it matters
- Colonies link up into huge networks with many queens, so spraying one trail barely dents it.
- How we treat it
- Sweet baits along trails plus a non repellent perimeter treatment.
Black house ant
Ochetellus species
- What it looks like
- Small, shiny and black, often around sinks, benches and pet bowls.
- Where it lives
- Wall cavities, window frames, cracks in brickwork and garden edges.
- How we treat it
- Gel baits indoors and treatment of the wall voids and gaps they use.
Bull ant
Myrmecia species
- What it looks like
- Large, up to 25 mm or more, with long jaws, and it can sting.
- Where it lives
- Lawns, garden beds and bushland edges, in mounds with a wide entrance.
- How we treat it
- Direct nest treatment, especially near play areas and paths.
Signs you have an ant nest nearby
A trail is only the part you see. These signs tell us where the nest is and how big the job will be.
Trails indoors
Lines of ants to the bench, pantry, pet food or rubbish bin.
Sand in the pavers
Little piles of fine soil pushed up between pavers and along paths.
Ants from power points
Workers coming out of power points, skirting or window frames means a wall nest.
Winged ants
Swarms of flying ants on warm, humid days as new queens leave to start nests.
Lifting pavers
Pavers that move or sink where large nests have hollowed out the sand.
Ants in the bathroom
Ants around wet areas, drains and shower screens looking for water.
Mounds in the lawn
Small mounds or open holes in the lawn and garden beds.
Coming back after spraying
Trails that return days after a supermarket spray.
How our ant pest control reaches the nest
We start inside, following the trail to where the ants enter, then outside to where they are living. That usually means pavers, garden edges, the slab edge, brick walls and the base of trees.
Inside, we place gel baits on the trails rather than spraying, so the workers keep feeding and carry the bait home. Outside, we treat nests directly and apply a non repellent treatment around the perimeter, so ants that cross it take it back to the colony too.
- Trails followed to the source
- Gel baits indoors
- Nests treated directly
- Non repellent perimeter
- Pavers and slab edges
- Advice on food and water
Seeing ants in house? Hold off on the spray for now.
Spraying the trail kills the workers you can see and teaches the rest to take a new route. Leave the trail, wipe up the food, and let us treat the nest.
Ant control in four steps
Our ant control Melbourne visits follow the same steps, whether it is one kitchen trail or a yard full of nests.
Call or send the form
Tell us where you see them. We book a visit, 7 days a week.
Find the nest
We follow the trail and identify the ant, so the bait matches.
Bait and treat
Gel baits inside, nest and perimeter treatment outside.
Trails fade
Activity drops over the following days as it works through the nest.
Ant treatment cost in Melbourne
Clear starting prices, so you know what to expect before you book an ant exterminator. The final price depends on the property, and you get it in writing first.
Targeted treatment
One trail or area, such as a kitchen or bathroom, and its source
Starting fromFinal price confirmed in writing
Full property treatment
Inside trails plus the outside perimeter, pavers and garden edges
Starting fromFinal price confirmed in writing
Multiple nests or paving
Large paved areas, lawns or several nests across the property
Starting fromFinal price confirmed in writing
What sets your final ant control price
- Which ant. Argentine ants spread across properties and need a wider treatment than a single nest.
- Number of nests. One nest in a garden bed is quicker than nests throughout the pavers and walls.
- Paved and lawn areas. Large courtyards, driveways and lawns take longer to treat properly.
- Inside, outside or both. Ants in walls and power points need extra work inside.
- Size of the block. Bigger blocks mean more perimeter to treat.
- Other pests. Spiders and cockroaches can often be treated in the same visit.
Is ant treatment safe, and will the ants come back?
The two questions people ask before booking an ant exterminator.
Children and pets
Every treatment is carried out by a licensed technician, with products applied exactly as the label directs, with baits placed out of reach.
We tell you how long to keep children and pets off treated areas outside, usually until surfaces have dried.
Keeping them away
Treating the nest stops the colony, but new ants move in from neighbouring properties over time, especially Argentine ants.
The treatment is covered by written warranty terms on your job record, explained before you agree.
Ant control across Melbourne
Ant pest control Melbourne wide and an ant exterminator Melbourne homes can book 7 days a week. These are some of the suburbs we visit most.
Do you service my suburb?
Searching for ant pest control near me or an ant exterminator near me? Type your suburb or postcode, or tap any suburb and we fill it into the form for you.
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South East
Bayside and South
Inner Melbourne
Ant control questions, answered
Cost, safety and how long it takes. Ask us anything else directly.
How much does ant control cost in Melbourne?
A targeted ant treatment starts from $149, a full property treatment from $189, and properties with multiple nests or large paving from $269. The final price depends on the ant and the number of nests, and you get it in writing before we start.
How long does ant treatment take to work?
Trails usually fade within a few days as the treatment works through the nest. Large Argentine ant networks can take a little longer.
Why do ants keep coming back after I spray?
Supermarket sprays kill the workers they touch but do not reach the nest, and ants avoid the treated line. The nest simply sends more ants by another route.
What is an ant infestation Melbourne homes usually have?
An ant infestation Melbourne homeowners call about is usually Argentine ants or black house ants coming inside for food and water in spring and summer, from nests in the pavers, walls or garden.
Can ants nest inside my walls?
Yes. Ants coming from power points, skirting or window frames often mean a nest in the wall cavity, which we treat through the gaps they use.
Are bull ants dangerous?
Bull ants can give a painful sting, and people with an allergy should seek medical help. We treat nests near paths, play areas and doorways.
Is there an ant exterminator near me?
We cover all of metropolitan Melbourne, 7 days a week. Put your suburb in the form or use the suburb checker on this page and we confirm when we call.
Do you offer a warranty on ant treatment?
Yes. The treatment is covered by written warranty terms on your job record, explained before you agree to anything.
Ants marching through? Let us sort it.
Tell us where the trail is. We call back, explain the treatment and quote in writing before any work starts.