Ant Control: DIY vs Professional Treatments

An ant problem may seem like an issue you can handle as a property owner, but it can be trickier than you think. You can take certain measures to control these little pests, but trying the DIY route to save money might leave you with a recurrent issue. 

Ants can be troublesome, so you want the infestation cleared permanently. Although hiring a professional will cost more, a specialist can track ant nests and treat the root of the problem.

Also read: How to Permanently Get Rid of Ants in Your Home

If your Perth residence or business is dealing with an ant infestation, call Rockypest. We are a licensed pest removal company that handles ant removal in western Perth and surrounding areas. 

DIY treatments

Even though you can follow these suggestions, DIY treatments are often short-term solutions.

Store-bought chemicals
These are likely to have instant kill chemicals, meaning the ants in immediate contact die, but the rest of the colony remains.

Water and borax 
This treatment can work sometimes but will lose its killing power over time. Borax is also dangerous if you have pets and children.

Professional Treatments

A soil barrier treatment
A professional solution that digs a 15cm by 15cm trench around the house and treats the soil with termiticide. The method works well and can prevent ant infestations for years.

A reticulation barrier
A trench is dug around the home. A series of pipes are attached and filled with termiticide to protect the property from infestations. The purpose is to provide an ongoing form of protection against ants. 

Hexaflumuron
A bait rope is placed near the ant colony. This method is a slow-acting agent, so when ants move among the colony, it spreads the Hexaflumuron, killing the whole colony.

Why Choose Rockypest

We are a licensed company with a proven track record of eliminating ant problems permanently.

Our trained and skilled technicians safely administer treatments to prevent harm to pets and children in the home. Our knowledgeable team will apply the correct treatment that fits the type of ants on your property.

Contact us today for your ant problem in Perth.

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Robert Luckens

Robert is the founder of Rockypest Pty Ltd, formed at the end of 2013. Still trading as Rockingham Pest Control and Luckens Pest Control. Robert has been in the Pest Control Industry since 1988, prior to this he was in the fumigation industry for 3 years so with over 30 years experience you can be rest assured that you will receive the best possible service at all times.

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