Why Choose Bug Busters for Ant Treatment Perth?
Dealing with an ant infestation? Bug Busters provides professional ant pest control solutions to eliminate ant colonies and prevent future invasions.
Our ant services begin with a thorough inspection, followed by targeted solutions such as barrier treatments, baiting, or direct nest treatment. Ant baits—disguised as protein or sugary food—are carried back to the nest, ensuring colony-wide elimination. In some cases, multiple treatments may be required, especially if ant species have formed satellite nests.
For long-term results, our ant treatment Perth methods create barriers that prevent ants from returning and finding new food sources. Whether dealing with outdoor or indoor infestations, we tailor our approach to your property’s needs.
If you have an ant problem, don't wait for it to worsen. Bug Busters offers expert solutions to keep your home or business ant-free. Contact us today!
Why It’s Necessary To Hire An Ant Exterminator?
DIY methods often provide only short-term relief and fail to eliminate entire ant colonies, especially if satellite nests exist.
At Bug Busters, our expert exterminators use targeted treatments to eradicate infestations and prevent future outbreaks. With extensive experience handling various ant species in Western Australia, we offer a long-term, cost-effective solution to keep your home ant-free.
Tips To Prevent A Future Ant Infestation
Moisture and poor sanitation are the primary causes of ant infestations. You can do your best to keep ants out of the house by:
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Keeping things clean. Store food (including pet food) in airtight containers and remove food particles from your kitchen surfaces, sinks, cupboards, deck, and patio.
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Reducing moisture by fixing any leaks, mould, or dampness and clearing gutters and drains.
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Sealing up any holes, cracks, and gaps in your home's exterior (inc., where wires, conduit, or pipes enter the house).
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Moving mulch and landscape timbers at least 2 feet from the foundation. Keep ground-cover plants thinned out if possible, or remove them entirely.
For persistent issues, trust professional ant pest control services like Bug Busters to keep your property protected and ant-free.
Ant Control Perth - Areas We Service
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Bunbury
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Busselton
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Claremont
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Cottesloe
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Ellenbrook
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Joondalup
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North Perth
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Redcliffe
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Rockingham
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Scarborough
What are the signs of an ant infestation?
Ants are social insects that live in large groups, and when they infest your home, you may notice some common signs. Here are some signs of an ant infestation:
Ants: Seeing ants crawling around your home is one of the most obvious signs of an infestation. Ants may appear in a trail, indicating they are following a scent to a food source.
Ant nests: Some species of ants build nests indoors, and you may notice these nests in dark, secluded areas of your home such as behind walls, in crawl spaces, or in attics.
Ant trails: Ants leave behind pheromone trails that other ants can follow to food sources. You may notice lines of ants travelling in and out of your home or a particular area.
Wood shavings: Carpenter ants tunnel into wood, creating smooth holes and piles of wood shavings or sawdust nearby.
Bites: Some species of ants, such as fire ants, can bite and sting humans, leaving painful welts.
Rustling sounds: Large ant colonies may produce rustling sounds as the ants move around in their nest.
Suppose you notice any of these signs of an ant infestation. In that case, it's essential to take action to prevent the colony from growing and causing further damage by calling a professional ant exterminator to eliminate the problem effectively.
Ant Species We Treat in Western Australia
No ant infestation is too tough for Bug Busters. Our experts create custom ant treatment plans to eliminate infestations in homes and businesses. We conduct thorough inspections to identify entry points, then apply ant baits, insecticidal dust, or sprays to eradicate entire ant colonies.
Since ants can be difficult to eliminate, we guarantee results within 30 days—or we’ll re-treat for free. Our long-term strategies help prevent reinfestation, keeping your property ant-free.
Call Bug Busters today for a free quote and expert ant removal!
Do check out the ant species we treat below:
Argentine Ants
Small brown ants that move in well-defined trails. While they don’t sting, they may bite. Most active from January to June, they often invade homes in search of food and moisture.
Coastal Brown Ants
Nest in soil, gardens, walls, and under houses. Attracted to sweet and fatty foods but only consumed liquids. Known to carry salmonella and E. coli, posing a health risk.
Black Ants
Nest outdoors, in ceilings, and under paving. Foraging worker ants travel widely for food, contaminating supplies and clustering around food sources.
White-Footed House Ants
Recognized by their pale feet and antennae, they nest in wood, dense vegetation, and wall voids. These ants form satellite colonies and feed on sweet and protein-based foods.
Carpenter Ants
Unlike termites, they don’t eat timber but chew through wood to build large colonies of up to 50,000 ants, often inside structures.
Fire Ants
A major pest in WA, these aggressive ants form super colonies with multiple queens, spreading rapidly. They attack plants, animals, and insects—report sightings immediately.
Bull Ants
Large, aggressive ants known for their powerful stings. They communicate through touch and smell and will attack in large numbers if disturbed.
Ghost Ants
Tiny ants with pale abdomens, commonly found in kitchens and bathrooms. They reproduce quickly and establish multiple nesting sites, making them hard to eradicate.
Pavement Ants
Nest in pavements, walls, and insulation. Attracted to unsecured food, they scavenge a wide range of edibles but pose no direct health risk.
Ant Control Perth - Our Procedure
Step 1: Use our booking page or call us to let us know where you're having ant issues.
Step 2: Our ant pest control technicians will visit your property using our dedicated iPhone app to review notes before discussing the issue with you in more detail.
Step 3: For widespread problems, we spray 50L-100L of Fipronil (a liquid chemical) to all external areas, including the front and back of the house, lawns, and any concrete or paved areas.
Note: Our technicians can apply Fipronil-based granules externally and spot treats any obvious ant trails or nests for more sensitive sites.
Step 4. We use a combination of Fipronil-based granules and either protein or sugary gel baits (which are palatable to different types of ants) for internal ant issues.
Generally, internal ant issues are caused by the black house ant, which is a sugar feeder—however, we always watch which bait the ants prefer to take (they will take it immediately if they like it). You can even watch the ants pick up the small granular bait and take it away!
Ant Pest Control Perth - The Bug Busters Difference