Ants & Spiders treatments - Scorpion Pest Management

Ant & Spider control Hobart

Crawling insects are the most common pest problem Tasmanian homes and businesses face. Ant infestations can range from mild to severe, building their nests in your paths, roof, walls and insulation. Scorpion technicians will inspect the property and decide what method of Pest control to use.

Ant control: All ant services begin with a thorough inspection in and around the building structure, including gardens and paths. The primary goal is to locate and treat as many ant colonies as possible. Scorpions technicians will inspect problem areas, following ant trails to locate nesting sites and determine where ants are entering and feeding in your home. During the inspection, we will identify the ant species to determine the best method of treatment. The main species encountered in Tasmania are Black house ants & Argentine Ants.

Spider control: Spiders are a common pest in Tasmanian households. Often found in dark damp areas and cracks and crevices. Our technicians are experienced in identifying problematic areas and applying pesticides designed to target and provide continual protection from spiders!

Methods of treatment may include:
Insecticidal dusts
Liquid ant baits
Insecticidal spray

Customer Pre & Post Treatment Tips

Preparing you're home or business for a service and following these steps Post-treatment will extend the life of your treatment

Complete a general clean of the property.
If you have dogs or cats, ensure they are removed whilst the technician completes the service, you may wish to separate them in a pen, on a lead or off the premises.
Please don't wash hard floors and windows for up to two weeks after the treatment, to allow the chemical to begin working.
Washing carpets shortly after treatment will reduce treatment effectiveness.

TREATMENT TIPS

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Frequently asked questions

Black House Ant: Often the most common Ant problem reported. Identification: 0.3mm long, dark black. Habitat: Nests under paths, stones and voids in structures. Forms long distinctive trails.
Argentine Ant: Identification: 0.2-0.3cm long. Light brown to brown colour. Habitat: Nests usually outside and under paving and other objects, near water and food sources.
Jack Jumper: Identification: 11-12mm long. Habitat: Jack Jumpers are primarily active during the day, nesting in open habitats and bushland. Jack Jumpers can be treated, but the nest must be located before the technicians come on site and spray directly into it.

There is many factors that may contribute to the spider population on your property. You may have an abundance of openings that let spiders in from outside, doors or screens that don’t fit tightly, vents that aren’t screened. An accumulation of clutter inside and out, can also contribute, as they look for somewhere to shelter. Spiders will move in because outside conditions get too dry or too wet or too cold, or because they have found a food source inside your home.

- Red Backs - Identification: 5mm-15mm long - Black with distinctive Red or Orange marking on its back (although may be absent) Habitat: Often found in dry, untouched areas such as under eaves, among rocks, sheds and rubbish piles.
- Wolf Spiders - Identification: 25mm long (size ranges) Their body colours are typically drab, with most having varieated patterns in brown and grey, yellow, black and white. Habitat: Living in holes in the ground, often seen in suburban backyards and hunting for food at night.
- Black House Spider - Identification: 9-18mm, deep black. Habitat: A common Tasmanian spider, often found in brickwork, window frames and tree trunks. Their Webs form untidy funnel like entrances.
- Huntsman Spiders - Identification: Large, flat spider with some species reaching 160mm long. Habitat: Often found in tree trunks, under stones and on the walls of houses.