06/10/2026
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Spring is here, and so are the ants. Our founder Julian Bracewell spoke to Yahoo Lifestyle Australia about why DIY ant fixes, like boiling water and detergent poured down the nest, are usually just a “band-aid”.
“You might move them away from that area, but what you’re really taking out is just the workers,” says Julian. “To control an ant’s population, you’ve got to get to the queen, who is generally underground and the boss.”
Julian’s tips for keeping small black ants away this spring:
✅ Remove their food source. They’re incredible foragers, so even a few crumbs or grains of sugar will bring them in
✅ Wipe down benches and keep the pantry sealed
✅ Stand the pet’s food bowl inside a bigger bowl of water to make a moat
✅ Use bait instead of a repellent. Ants carry bait back to the nest, so it reaches the queen
Ants marching through your place? Our team will get to the source, queen and all. Message us or book online at pest2kill.com.au
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