Ants

 

Why they’re a problem

• Invade kitchens & food storage areas & attracted to sweet and greasy foods

• Difficult to eliminate as colonies may have multiple queens

• Some species can bite or sting, causing discomfort or allergic reactions

• Damage lawns, paving, and plant roots when nesting outdoors

• Trails create a poor hygiene impression in homes and businesses

Where they thrive
Warm, sheltered areas with access to food: under paving, in wall voids, gardens, kitchens & storerooms.
Highly organized colonies make DIY treatments often temporary.

Common species in South Africa

• Argentine Ant: Major household pest; forms long food trails; encourages aphids in gardens

• Brown House Ant: Nests under stones or paving; feeds on sweet & fatty foods

• Sugar Ant: Often seen in homes at night; nests in soil

• Pugnacious Ant: Found in gardens and orchards; can be disruptive outdoors

• Driver / Fire Ant: Aggressive with painful bites; preys on insects and small animals

Common signs to look out for

• Visible trails to food sources

• Sand piles or soil pushed up near foundations, paving or driveways

• Winged ants emerging indoors is a sign of a mature colony

• Food quickly overrun by ants when left exposed

How they get in

• Tiny gaps around doors, windows, pipes & cracks

• Follow scent trails left by other ants & once inside, more will come

Our solution
-Identification of species & nest locations
-Targeted treatments that eliminate the colony at the source
-Residual control & sealing entry points
-Outdoor barrier options for long-term prevention

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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