The Ant Invasion: Unusual Weather Sparks an Unwelcome Guest

The Ant Invasion: Unusual Weather Sparks an Unwelcome Guest

We’ve noticed here in our beautiful city, we have an ant problem at the moment. Yup, it appears, these little critters have decided to come and visit us in droves, leaving many head scratching about why exactly there’ are so many buildings all of a sudden!

Here’s the scoop on why there are more ants around:

Recently, the weather has been slightly strange, warm days and on-and-off rain, creating the perfect playground for ants to breed and flourish. These fellows are incredibly opportunistic and able to rapidly respond to changing conditions in their surroundings, and right now, they have ideal conditions to party.

So, what kind of ants are we talking about?

The Argentine ant and the brown coastal ant are the main partiers. They appreciate this kind of weather and are really good at locating new venues to get camp set up.” That translates to more ant visits to our homes and gardens places we prefer not to extend an invitation.

How’s this affecting us?

Now we have ants coming in and out of our kitchens and gardens, much more than we used to, and that’s not so great, is it? A few ants are not a nuisance; they can actually prevent us from growing plants and using our green space.

What are the experts saying?

We're checking in with entomologists and pest control pros about it, and have some insights to share. Ants are very sensitive to temperature and humidity, so this weather is currently a bit of a paradise for them.

What’s being done about it?

Local authorities and pest control squads are on the job, and employing a combination of measures to lower the numbers of the ants and prevent them from causing further damage.

How can you help keep the ants away?

As pros work their magic, you can do simple things at home to stave off an ant takeover. Staying clean, plugging cracks or entrances and securing food containers will all make a big difference.

We need to stay calm, though, and work together to deal with our unexpected visitors. So here’s to keeping the ants out of our homes and gardens!

Whether the ants can weather a summer of heat, drought and bushfires, however, current case of ant-on-the-brain is a reminder of just how complex our local wildlife is when it comes to their cycles of behavior and ecosystems. Together with residents and experts alike, the city is responding to this unprecedented challenge by working towards sustainable solutions to manage the ant population and a balance of the ecosystem.

Alpha Termite Treatment Maylands offers all pest control services in Maylands and surroundings. Feel free to contact us at (08) 6186 7439 or visit our website:

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