ants out. trail broken.
End the kitchen invasion. Professional ant control from $189. Targets the colony, not just the workers you see. Money-back guarantee in writing. Zero risk to you.
qbcc + qld health licensed
family-owned, pimpama-based
the gold coast is ant country.
Warm humid climate, sandy coastal soils, year-round food sources. South-East Queensland is one of the best ant-breeding regions in Australia. A single coastal brown ant colony can run 50,000 workers and split into satellite colonies through summer. By the time you see a trail across the kitchen bench, the colony is usually already established somewhere in the wall cavity, under the slab, or in the garden bed against the house.
Supermarket bait stations and surface sprays kill the ants you can see. They do not reach the queen. The colony replaces the workers within days. Professional ant control uses transfer products that workers carry back to the nest plus targeted gel bait the colony feeds on directly. That is the difference between watching ants disappear for a week and actually breaking the colony for the season.
the species we treat most
Coastal brown ant (Pheidole megacephala)
The big one. Tiny brown workers (1.5 to 3mm) that travel in dense trails along skirting boards, around dishwashers, under pet bowls. By far the most common SE QLD ant. Responds very well to transfer-product spray plus a sweet gel bait at trail intercepts.
Black house ant (Ochetellus glaber)
Small (2-3mm), shiny black. Loves anything sweet. Trails into pantries and across kitchen benches. Often nests in roof voids and wall cavities. Same treatment approach as coastal brown but pairs especially well with our RoofProtect dust treatment (included in the 360° Ultimate).
White-footed house ant (Technomyrmex difficilis)
Larger (3-4mm), dark with pale feet. Forms supercolonies in the thousands. Often the culprit when you see ants pouring out of a power point or wall plate. Needs aggressive transfer-product spray to wall voids plus multiple bait points.
Sugar ant (Camponotus consobrinus)
Larger (5-15mm), orange and black, nocturnal. Outdoor colonies under pavers, retaining walls, garden mulch. Comes inside in numbers during heavy rain. PerimeterShield (included in 360° Ultimate) catches them at the threshold before they make it indoors.
Fire ant (Solenopsis invicta) , notifiable pest
Reddish-brown, aggressive, painful sting. Fire ants are a regulated biosecurity pest in QLD. If you suspect fire ants on your property, do not disturb the nest. Report to the Fire Ant Suppression Program on 13 11 10 and we can arrange a follow-up inspection. We do not treat fire ants directly because the program manages eradication.
winged ant or winged termite?
If you have just seen swarming winged insects around your home, especially after rain, you may be wondering whether it is an ant or a termite. The difference matters because termites need a completely different treatment program. Here is the quick visual identifier:
If you are seeing termite alates (winged termites), book a termite inspection immediately rather than an ant treatment.
4 steps. no shortcuts.
Every ant job follows the same process. We walk you through what we are doing as we go.
- 01 inspect
Full walk-through to identify species, trail entry points, and likely nest locations. Roof void, kitchen, wet area, and exterior perimeter check.
- 02 spray
Professional transfer product applied to internal trails, skirting boards, and wet areas. External barrier on gutters, weep holes, garden bed margins, and weep points.
- 03 bait
Targeted gel bait placed at active trail intercepts. Workers feed and carry it back to the queen. Colony collapses within 7-14 days.
- 04 guarantee
PestiesProtect+ warranty signed on the day. Service record emailed within the hour. Photo policy and call-back terms in plain English.
ant control pricing
All prices are from-prices. Final price adjusts by property type, bedrooms, storeys and block size. No surprises at the door. No callout fees for warranty service calls.
annual guardian
- full internal and external spray
- cockroach + ant gel baiting
- covers ants, cockroaches, spiders, silverfish
360° ultimate protection
- everything in annual guardian
- perimetershield: fence lines, garden beds, paths
- roofprotect: insecticide dust + rodent baits in roof void, covers ants, cockroaches, spiders + rodents in the roof space
- treatment under all white goods
- wasp nest removal included
ant control in your suburb
Pesties services the Burleigh Heads to Logan corridor plus South Brisbane. Ant treatment is available in every suburb we cover. Some of our most-booked:
- ant control pimpama
- ant control ormeau
- ant control coomera
- ant control helensvale
- ant control hope island
- ant control surfers paradise
- ant control robina
- ant control burleigh heads
- ant control springwood
- ant control logan central
- ant control beenleigh
- ant control shailer park
- ant control forest lake
- ant control sunnybank
- ant control calamvale
- ant control macgregor
Not seeing your suburb? We cover the entire Burleigh to Logan corridor plus South Brisbane. View the full service area or contact us.
ant control faq
How long does an ant treatment take?
Most ant treatments take 45 to 75 minutes for a standard Gold Coast home. We work room by room, treat external perimeter, then set bait at active trail intercepts. The actual time depends on how many trails are active and how many nest sites we identify on inspection.
Are the products safe for kids and pets?
Yes. We use professional low-toxicity formulations applied to Australian Standards. Once the product is dry (usually within 30 to 60 minutes) your home is safe for kids and pets. We use gel bait inside cupboards instead of spray where food prep happens. If you have fish tanks, frogs, or sensitive reptiles, let us know at booking so we can adjust the plan.
How quickly will the ants disappear?
You will usually see ant activity drop 24 to 48 hours after treatment. Total colony collapse typically takes 7 to 14 days, as the workers carry transfer product and gel bait back to the queen. Seeing a few stragglers in the first week is normal and a good sign , the bait is doing its work.
Do you treat fire ants?
No. Fire ants (Solenopsis invicta) are a notifiable biosecurity pest in QLD and are managed by the National Fire Ant Eradication Program. If you suspect fire ants on your property, do not disturb the nest. Report it to 13 11 10. We can run a follow-up general pest inspection once the program has done its work.
What if ants come back?
Every Annual Guardian and 360° Ultimate treatment carries the PestiesProtect+ money-back guarantee. If covered ant activity returns inside the warranty window, send us a photo and we book a free service call. Full T&Cs on our warranty page (linked in the PestiesProtect+ section below).
Will one treatment be enough?
For most SE QLD homes, yes. The Annual Guardian or 360° Ultimate treatment plus correct bait placement breaks the colony cycle for the season. We recommend an annual treatment to stay ahead of new colonies that move in over time, especially through summer.
the pestiesprotect+ money-back guarantee
Every Annual Guardian and 360° Ultimate treatment carries a written money-back guarantee. If covered ant activity returns inside the warranty window, send us a photo and we book a free service call. If activity persists after three service calls, you get a full 100% refund. No fine print, no franchise legalese, no callout fees.