Signs of ants
Perth's warmer months push ant activity up significantly, and slab homes with paving right up against the foundation give ants easy cover to nest close to entry points. Coastal and sandy soils across much of the metro area also make it easy for colonies to establish undetected.
Visible trails of ants along skirting boards, benchtops or outside paths
Small piles of dirt or sand near foundations, paving or garden beds, often a sign of a nest entrance
Ants appearing in kitchens or bathrooms, particularly around food or moisture sources
Winged ants indoors, which can signal a mature colony preparing to swarm
How we get rid of ants
Four steps that actually clear a ant problem, not just knock back what you can see.
Identify the species and nest location
Treatment differs depending on whether the ants are nesting indoors, in paving, or in the garden.
Apply targeted baiting
Bait is placed where ants are active, so it's carried back to the colony rather than just killing the ants you can see.
Treat entry points
Spraying is applied around doors, windows and other access points to stop new ants getting in while the bait works.
Follow-up
A permanent result usually needs the colony eliminated, not just the visible ants, so follow-up treatment may be needed for larger infestations.
What Perth customers say
Best service, have been a customer for very many years. they have completed eradicated a massive ant problem we had in our last home (3 dif types of ants!). have got rid of white ants in our decking. they ring every year and book our termite inspection and spider treatment. always on time. very reasonably priced family company.
Ronnie Johnson
Brendan has done a thorough termite inspection of our house annually over the last five years. We appreciate his attention to detail, his feedback, his advice, and his timeliness.
Megan Edwards
Suzanne and the team at Elite Pest Control have been looking after my Wilson property for several years now. I had the Termite Barrier installed a few years ago and all of the technicians are fantastic to deal with for my annual check-up. Thanks again for looking after my home and giving me peace of mind :)
Brendan Jones
Ant Control Pricing
All prices include GST
A guide only — the final price can vary with property size and how established the problem is.
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Internal, and combined internal and external, treatment options are available — see the pricing above for current rates. The right option depends on where the ants are active and how established the colony is.
Store-bought sprays usually kill the ants you can see, not the colony. Targeted baiting is designed to be carried back to the nest, which is what actually stops ants returning.
Non-toxic and baiting options are available for households wanting to limit chemical use, and bait stations are placed to keep them away from where kids and pets can access them directly. Let the technician know if you have specific concerns when booking, so the right approach can be used for your household.
Baiting can take several days to fully affect a colony, since it relies on ants carrying it back to the nest. Spraying at entry points has a faster, more immediate effect on visible activity.
Related services
A few more ways we can help with your pest problem, depending on what you need.
Pest Control
Perth's warm climate keeps most common pests active for a large part of the year, and slab homes, paved gardens, and roof void spaces all give pests plenty of places to establish undetected. For businesses, an untreated pest problem can also mean a compliance issue, particularly for food handling, retail, and office environments.
Termites
Termites cause millions of dollars in damage to Australian homes every year, most of it not covered by insurance, and much of the damage happens before it's ever detected. Elite Pest Control treats termite infestations, protects new builds before the slab is poured, and inspects established homes and properties before settlement. Every job is carried out to AS 3660.1:2014 and AS 4349.3-2010.
Commercial
Commercial pest control covers any business site, a construction lot before the slab goes in, a working kitchen, a warehouse, a hospital ward. Elite Pest Control has serviced Perth businesses across food service, retail, industrial and healthcare sectors for over 30 years, with technicians licensed to handle the different regulatory environment each industry brings.
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