TERMITE AND PEST CONTROL BRISBANE
Pest control for coastal brown ants
The coastal brown ant is an incredibly invasive species of ant that has been imported to Australia at some stage, likely from Africa.
Also known as the big-headed ant, this species is a soil nesting ant, which means that if it invades your backyard, it will impact your lawn or turf and potentially kill off plants in your garden.
The coastal brown ant is a pest in agricultural sites, particularly as it disrupts soil conditions and structure. Their tendency to form super-colonies destabilises the underlying soil formation and can also impact buildings in severe cases.
The coastal brown ant is a large problem in Western Australia but we also find pockets of this problematic ant in and around North Brisbane that requires pest control solutions to be undertaken on the property.
What are coastal brown ants?
Originating from Africa, the coastal brown ant grows to around 1.5-25mm in length. They’re a golden brown colour and distinguishable by their large heads. As they’re a soil-nesting ant, if you’re seeing little mounds of soil around your backyard, it’s likely the coastal brown ant causes this.
Smaller colonies don’t tend to create too many issues however, they have a tendency to form multiple colonies and turn them into super-colonies which can have major impacts on your backyard and the soil of surrounding gardens.
Pest control options for coastal brown ants
Ants are particularly difficult to eradicate from homes but there are several pest control treatment options for coastal brown ants that will definitely minimise their ability to invade your backyard and home.
If you’re looking for ‘ant pest control near me’ and you live in North Brisbane, feel free to contact us today on 1300 057 067 and we can chat with you about ant pest management options.