Ant Pest Control in Dombivli

You wiped them away. Why are they back?

A line of ants on your kitchen wall is only the small part that you can see. The nest may be in a wall gap, under a tile, behind the skirting or in a pot on the balcony. As long as it is alive, wiping the line away just gives them a reason to make a new one.

This happens everywhere in Dombivli, from a tower flat in Palava to an older home in Vishnu Nagar. Ground floor homes and flats with a lot of balcony plants tend to get them from outside as well, and society gardens can have red ants that sting.

How we treat ants

• Find the trail. The technician works out which ant it is and follows it toward the nest and the entry points.
• Place the bait. Gel goes on the trail and near the nest. It is slow by design, because it has to get all the way back to the rest of the nest and the queen before it starts working.
• Spray only where needed. A targeted spray may go on entry points. A herbal option is also there if you ask for it.
• Tell you what to change. You get a short list, such as how to store food and which gaps to close.

How long it takes and what it costs

A drop in numbers usually comes in a day or two, and the nest should be finished in about 10 to 14 days. For a short while you may even see more of them, all crowding around the gel. Let them feed. Prices begin at ₹1,200 for a home, and the final figure depends on your space, the spread and the kind of ant.

If you are also seeing cockroaches, tell us, as both can often be done in one visit. See cockroach control in Dombivli or home pest control.

Photos: Ant Pest Control in Dombivli

• What is the price of ant control in Dombivli?

  It starts at ₹1,200 for homes in Dombivli East and West, and the trip costs nothing extra. The size of the place, how far the ants have spread and the kind of ant decide the final amount. You get that amount in writing after the free inspection.

• How many days does ant gel take to work?

  Give it a day or two for the first drop in numbers, and about 10 to 14 days for the nest to die off. If the gel worked any faster, the workers would die before they got back home, and the queen and the rest would live on.

• Why are there suddenly more ants after the gel was put down?

  They have found the gel and are telling the others, which is what we want. It looks worse for a few days, so please do not wipe or spray them. If you see no drop at all after two weeks, give us a call and we will come back.

• Ants are coming from the pots on my balcony. What can I do?

  Check the pots and the plates under them, because ants often nest in the soil. Lift the pots off the floor, go easy on the water and trim leaves that lean on the wall or railing. If the line still runs into your home, we can put bait along it and treat around the pots.

• Can you clear red ants from our society garden?

  Yes. For red ants in a garden or compound, we use granular bait and treat the mound directly. Show us the play area and the dog walking paths, so that we can plan around those spots. The society can then keep people away from those areas for the time we advise.

• Will ant bait harm my cat or dog?

  We use pet-safe products in small amounts, placed only where they are needed. Tell us about your pets when you book, and the technician will choose the spots with them in mind. If you would feel better about a herbal option, ask for it at the time of booking.

• How do I stop ants in my kitchen right now?

  Put sweet food in closed boxes, wipe up crumbs and fix any dripping tap. That helps today. A line that keeps returning means that the nest is alive and well. Gel on that line is the real fix, since they carry it home to the others.

• Will ants ever go away for good?

  The nest can be finished, but new ants can always arrive from outside. To keep them out, store food well, keep counters clean, close the gaps they use and remove any standing water. The technician will show you which of these matters most in your home.

• Is a shop spray enough for ants, or should I call you?

  For two or three ants, a spray is all right. It will not touch the nest, though. If a line keeps coming back, or if the ants sting, call us. The treatment changes with the kind of ant, and we will find out which one for free.

• Do you treat ants in shops and offices in Dombivli?

  Yes. Pantries, food counters and storerooms get the same approach: find out which ant it is, bait it and close the ways in. We come at a time when your staff and customers are not in the way. If you have other pests as well, ask about a commercial plan.