Ants

If your home is built on timber stumps or brick piers, you may have encountered the term “ant caps” while inspecting beneath the house or researching termite protection. Despite their name, ant caps have very little to do with ants. They are designed to make concealed termite entry easier to detect. Here’s how ant caps

Ants are common around Newcastle homes and businesses. A few ants entering from outside do not always indicate a serious infestation. However, repeated trails, numerous ants indoors or nesting activity around the building may require attention. Foraging ants leave pheromone trails that help other members of the colony find food and water. Simply killing the

Ants perform important ecological roles, including soil aeration, decomposition and seed dispersal. However, they can become a persistent problem when they nest inside buildings or repeatedly enter kitchens and food-storage areas. Ants may mechanically contaminate food and surfaces after travelling through drains, waste areas and other unsanitary locations. Some species can also sting, damage electrical