Ant Control

Ants may be small, but they can cause big problems in Melbourne homes and businesses. Whether they’re invading your kitchen, damaging electrical wiring, or building nests in your walls or garden, Pest Guard Pro offers professional ant control in Melbourne that’s safe, fast, and effective.

Our fully licensed technicians use targeted treatments to eliminate ant infestations and prevent them from returning—all with minimal disruption to your home or business.

Common Ant Species in Melbourne

Different species of ants behave in different ways. That’s why correct identification is key to eliminating the infestation properly. Here are the most common ants we treat in Melbourne:

1. Black House Ant (Ochetellus glaber)

Small, shiny black ants commonly seen in kitchens, pantries, and bathrooms. They’re attracted to sweets and grease and will quickly form large trails if food is left exposed.

Most common indoor ant

Nests in walls, under floors, or outdoors near foundations

2. Coastal Brown Ant (Pheidole megacephala)

Also known as the big-headed ant, these are aggressive and often displace native ants. They build extensive nests in soil, under pavers, or around garden beds.

Can undermine paths and driveways

Often seen in long foraging trails

3. Argentine Ant (Linepithema humile)

Highly invasive and capable of forming massive colonies with multiple queens. They spread rapidly through urban areas and are especially difficult to eliminate without professional help.

Outcompetes native ants

Often invades homes in cooler months

4. Carpenter Ant (Camponotus spp.)

Larger ants that nest in damp or decaying wood. While not as destructive as termites, they can still damage timber structures and furniture.

Found in wall voids and roof timbers

Signs include sawdust-like debris (frass) near wooden structures

5. Green-Headed Ant (Rhytidoponera metallica)

Recognised by their metallic green sheen, these ants have a painful sting. Typically found outdoors, but may enter homes in search of food.

Aggressive if disturbed

Nests in gardens, under logs, or rocks

6. Singapore Ant (Monomorium destructor)

Rare but increasingly found in inner Melbourne suburbs. Known for damaging electrical wiring, plastics, and even fabrics.

Known as a “destructive ant”

Infestations require urgent treatment

Signs You Have an Ant Infestation

• Long trails of ants in kitchens, bathrooms, or outdoor areas

• Small piles of dirt or sand near walls, tiles, or cracks

• Rustling sounds in walls (in the case of large nests)

• Ants crawling on food or appliances

• Sawdust-like debris from carpenter ant

   

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