Ant baiting uses the colony's own habits. Worker ants collect food and bring it back to share, so a bait placed on their trail ends up in the nest, reaching the queen and the young. That makes baiting a good fit for ants coming from inside walls, under slabs or from next door, where the nest cannot be reached. It is popular in Sunnybank kitchens where people want less spraying indoors.
The crew we book matches the bait to the ant and the season. Black house ants often take sweet baits, while coastal brown ants tend to prefer protein, and some ants switch between the two during the year. The crew places small beads of gel along trails, inside cupboard corners and near where the ants enter, and uses sealed stations outdoors and in spots children or pets might reach. Sealed stations also keep the bait dry after rain.
- Gel bait along kitchen, bathroom and laundry trails
- Sealed stations along outdoor trails and garden edges
- Sweet or protein baits chosen for the ant on the day
- Placement near entry points, appliances and cupboard hinges
- Guidance on leaving the bait alone while it works
The first day or two can look worse, with more ants crowding around the bait. That is what you want. Leave them to feed, and do not spray or wipe the bait away. Clean the rest of the bench with plain water. Over the next week or two, fewer workers should return as the bait moves through the colony. If the trail in your Sunnybank home is still strong after that, call us and we will talk it through with the crew. Book ant baiting on 07 3543 7770.
