{"id":10429,"date":"2019-05-07T10:55:46","date_gmt":"2019-05-07T00:55:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/\/?p=10429"},"modified":"2024-09-04T01:17:17","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T15:17:17","slug":"banded-sugar-ants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/banded-sugar-ants\/","title":{"rendered":"Sugar Ants &#8211; What Are They And How to Get Rid of Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"908\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/how-to-deal-with-banded-sugar-ants.jpg\" alt=\"Sugar Ants - What Are They And How to Get Rid of Them\" class=\"wp-image-10437\" title=\"How to deal with banded sugar ants\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/how-to-deal-with-banded-sugar-ants.jpg 908w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/how-to-deal-with-banded-sugar-ants-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/how-to-deal-with-banded-sugar-ants-768x354.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">whitejellybeans \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The banded sugar ant, or <em>Camponotus consobrinus<\/em> as scientists call it, is a species of ants that can only be found in Australian homes, but the only sweet thing about it, it\u2019s the name. <strong>They reproduce extremely fast and can turn into a real problem in no time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you have any doubts that you have an ant infestation, but don\u2019t know how to deal with it, keep reading. In this article, we\u2019ll discuss the various techniques for removing banded sugar ants, different ways to recognise them, and what to do in case of a serious invasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How_to_recognise_a_sugar_ant\">How to recognise a sugar ant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Banded sugar ants are native to Australia and still haven\u2019t migrated to any other parts of the world. Their<strong> size varies from 5 to 15 mm<\/strong>, with the minor worker ants being the smallest, the major worker ants a bit bigger, and the queen is the biggest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The male ants are almost completely black with only small parts of their thorax and legs having a rusty colour. The female ones are more distinguishable because the only black part of their body is the head, while the thorax and the band around their gaster are orange-brown. In a few words: they are lighter in colour and bigger in size.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"908\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/how-sugar-ants-look-like.jpg\" alt=\"How to recognise a sugar ant\" class=\"wp-image-10436\" title=\"How banded sugar ants look like!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/how-sugar-ants-look-like.jpg 908w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/how-sugar-ants-look-like-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/how-sugar-ants-look-like-768x354.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Muhammad Naaim \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Sugar ants are often mistaken for <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/ants-australia\/#10\">pharaoh ants<\/a> or pavement ants as the colour difference is quite small. The pharaoh ants are more yellow-ish and light brown, while the pavement ants are dark, reddish brown or black.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The behaviour of the sugar ant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Banded sugar ants are mostly nocturnal creatures, more often seen pillaging for food at dusk and during the night. Of course, they go out during the day as well, but in smaller numbers. The minor workers discover the safest and most efficient route for the rest of the workers in the colony by leaving a scent trail. They are an omnivorous species that mostly feed on sweet substances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although sugar ants are generally not a threat to humans, the major workers do have a very painful bite because of the formic acid that they release when in danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/ants-australia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"The Ant Species of Australia\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ant-species-in-australia-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"The Ant Species of Australia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ant-species-in-australia-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ant-species-in-australia-292x292.jpg 292w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ant-species-in-australia-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ant-species-in-australia-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"The Ant Species of Australia\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--color-5\">Pest Issues<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/ants-australia\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"The Ant Species of Australia\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Ant Species of Australia\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How_to_identify_a_sugar_ant_infestation\">How to identify a sugar ant infestation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s not that hard actually and the most common signs are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check\">\n\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>An increasing number of ants crawling around in your home. Once the sugar ants find a convenient source of food, they will not leave. So, concentrate on inspecting your kitchen in detail.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Signs of wooden furniture damage, as sugar ants are known to chew on wood.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Visible nesting sites, which could be around your home or inside, usually in crevices or behind skirting boards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n<p>As we mentioned earlier, sugar ants are physically similar to many other ant species. That makes it a bit difficult to determine whether you are indeed attacked by sugar ants or by carpenter ants, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only secure way of knowing is to call for a professional in the second you think there might be an actual infestation. They have the ability to tell the different species apart and will choose the most effective treatment to save you from the invasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"check-price-box\">\n\t\t<div class=\"check-price-box__body\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"check-price-box__title\">Pretty sure you have banded sugar ants?<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t<p class=\"check-price-box__desc\">Let&#8217;s get in touch and deal with your infestation!<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"form form--full-width form--check-price dynamic-helper\">\n    <form class=\"default-check-price-form\" action=\"\">\n        <div class=\"form__inner\">\n            <div class=\"form__field the-postfield-wrap\">\n                <span class=\"icon-holder\">\n                    <i class=\"icon-pointer\"><\/i>\n                <\/span>\n\n                <input class=\"field the-postfield\" type=\"text\" name=\"postcode-field\" placeholder=\"Enter your post code\" data-service-type=\"51\"\/>\n                <span class=\"focus-label\"><\/span>\n                <div class=\"field-error-msg\">Add a valid postcode e.g. 3000<\/div> <!-- \/.field-error-msg -->\n            <\/div> <!-- \/.form__field -->\n\n            <div class=\"form__btn submit-wrapper-with-loader active\">\n                <div class=\"load-holder-lds-eclipse\">\n                    <div class=\"load-lds-eclipse\"><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <input class=\"btn btn--large checkpPricesSubmit\" name=\"check-prices-submit\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Get a quote\" rel=\"nofollow\" disabled\/>\n            <\/div> <!-- \/.form__btn -->\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.form__inner -->\n    <\/form>\n<\/div> <!-- \/.check-price-form -->\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.card-widget__body -->\n\n\t\t<div class=\"check-price-box__img\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/fantasticservices-com-blog\/assets\/images\/check-price-box\/pest-control.png\" alt=\"Pretty sure you have banded sugar ants?\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.card-widget__img -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- \/.card-widget card-widget--obf-form -->\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How_to_get_rid_of_sugar_ants\">How to get rid of sugar ants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cut out their food source<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like many other pests, ants require their daily nourishment, and the place with the most food in your house is, of course, the kitchen. However, as ants are not that big, especially this species, they don\u2019t really need a lot of food to be full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even the smallest amount of leftovers is like a buffet breakfast for them. So, the first thing you need to do to get rid of them is to <strong>make sure that your kitchen space is wiped clean from all the old food, like bread crumbs on the table and counters.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The second is to free the rubbish bin of any debris and check if all the other food is either in the fridge or in sealed packages\/boxes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Investigate the rest of your home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The kitchen is the most common place where sugar ants go and are drawn to, but it\u2019s not the only one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A forgotten candy wrapper under your living room sofa can feed a lot of insects for a long period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do a bit of investigation to check whether there is another food source that could be attracting the bugs. In case you do find one, get rid of it immediately and <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/one-off-cleaning\/\">thoroughly clean the area around it and just to make sure &#8211; the whole house<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also the chance that you won\u2019t find any other possible food source, which means that you might be attacked by a different species of ants. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-carpenter-ants\/\">carpenter ants settle their homes in damp, decaying, old wooden furnitur<\/a>e and will go for any type of food. If you notice a nest of ants in such locations, maybe it\u2019s time to call a professional pest control technician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Place an ant bait<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ants are not greedy creatures and if they find food, it\u2019s not going to be eaten right away. Instead, they will bring it to the rest of the colony, so that they can eat, as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So logically, if you put baits, they will affect not only the roaming ants but the ones in the nest, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"note \">\n\t\t<div class=\"note__icon\">\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-tip\"><\/i> <!-- \/.icon- -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note__icon -->\n\n\t\t<div class=\"note__body\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>The majority of these food-based traps are a slow-release poison that contains either Borax or boric acid. Keep in mind that you will not see any results right away, as it will take some time for all the ants to take in the poison and for it to have an effect on them.<\/p>\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note__body -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note -->\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How_to_get_rid_of_sugar_ants_naturally\">How to get rid of sugar ants naturally<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not really comfortable using chemicals to kill the sugar ants and you are afraid for the safety of your family and pets, there are still plenty of natural techniques that you can use like&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eliminate the sugar ants with white vinegar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/cleaning-vinegar-vs-normal-vinegar-whats-the-difference\/\">Vinegar, especially the white kind<\/a>, is a highly acidic substance that has the power to dissolve a lot of strong odours and stains. This is why it\u2019s so widely used as the main ingredient in many <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-make-your-floor-tiles-sparkling-clean-with-vinegar\/\">DIY cleaning solutions for any type of surface<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, white vinegar can also help you prepare a natural remedy to safely get rid of the sugar ants in your home. Just follow the steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fill a spray bottle with a mixture of equal parts of cold water and white vinegar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply this solution to all possible entry points and other places where you\u2019ve seen a lot of ants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check regularly for any victims and wipe them away as soon as they are dead.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"note \">\n\t\t<div class=\"note__icon\">\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-tip\"><\/i> <!-- \/.icon- -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note__icon -->\n\n\t\t<div class=\"note__body\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Keep in mind that sugar ants are most active in the early morning or late afternoon, so this is when spraying will provide the best results.<\/p>\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note__body -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note -->\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep the ants away with coffee grounds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Coffee grounds are also a popular deterrent because ants really dislike the smell and they get burned by the high acid levels in the coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This technique will not get rid of a full infestation<\/strong>, but it can keep the sugar ants away from places such as the counters in the kitchen, the pantry, shelves, around the food bowls of your pets, etc. Just spread a generous amount of used coffee grounds in those areas, and again, in all the possible entry points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deter ants with cloves, bay leaves, and garlic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As you\u2019ve probably noticed already, ants are quite sensitive to strong smells, which means that cloves, bay leaves, and garlic also have a strong deterring effect when placed around in the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can hang them on strings or just put them in locations that have a stronger ant concentration. <strong>The powerful smell will confuse the senses of the ants and throw them off their scent trail<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get rid of the sugar ants by making your own repellent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, the idea of this solution is to confuse the ants and make them avoid certain areas. <strong>Pour several drops of lavender or peppermint oil (the more you add, the stronger your solution will be) into a spray bottle filled with water. <\/strong>Apply the mixture in your kitchen, front door, and all the other entries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make a homemade ant trap<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fill a couple of plastic trays with either corn syrup, maple syrup or honey and leave them in areas where you\u2019ve noticed a lot of ants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They will be attracted by the strong, sweet smell and hurry towards the bait, but once they go inside, there is no escape. The ants will be stuck there until they die. When this happens, throw away the whole plate and place a new one if needed, repeating the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kill sugar ants with diatomaceous earth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Diatomaceous earth is a popular pest repellent because it\u2019s dangerous only for small insects, not for your family or pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To us, it\u2019s just a powdery substance, but on a microscopic level, it\u2019s actually filled with millions of rough particles that can kill ants from the inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pour a generous amount of food-grade diatomaceous earth and leave it there for as long as needed. Wipe it after a month or so and if there are still ants after that, you can apply it again, or <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/ant-control\/\">just call a professional to take care of the problem once and for all<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/argentine-ants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Argentine Ants and How to Get Rid of Them\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Argentine-Ants-and-How-to-Get-Rid-of-Them-in-Your-Home-Featured-Image-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"Argentine Ants and How to Get Rid of Them in Your Home &#8211; Featured Image\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--color-5\">Pest Issues<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/argentine-ants\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Argentine Ants and How to Get Rid of Them\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tArgentine Ants and How to Get Rid of Them\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How_to_get_rid_of_sugar_ants_outside\">How to get rid of sugar ants outside<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have noticed the majority of ants outside your home, the nest is probably also there. In this case, you will have to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go around your garden and see if you can find the sugar ants&#8217; nest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Put a couple of ant baits in your lawn, and spray with any of the solutions mentioned above.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Another way you can get rid of an ant\u2019s net is to flood it with your garden hose. However, flooding the nest will harm the ants inside, but the ones that are out looking for food will still survive and quickly make a new one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The wisest decision you can take is to let the professionals finish the job for you. The trained staff of Fantastic Services can quickly determine all the entry points of the pest and decide what is the best way to treat the infestation. After the nightmare is done for, the professionals will also give you some helpful and professional tips on how to keep those awful sugar ants away for good!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><strong><a title=\"Book pest control services in Australia\" href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/pest-control\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more about our Pest Control service<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How_to_prevent_a_sugar_ant_infestation\">How to prevent a sugar ant infestation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following advice can be applied to most other pests and ant species, but there is a reason why these rules are so universal. The best way to make sure that you won\u2019t become a victim of sugar ants, or any other type of ant, is not to give them any reasons to invade your home. Here is what you can try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--plus\">\n\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-plus\"><\/span>A quick wipe of the kitchen worktop will keep it clean and prevent food built up, which is the main source of nourishment for the ants and other types of pests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-plus\"><\/span>Encourage your family to never leave any food wraps around the house and to always clean up after they have eaten. Regular maintenance can go a long way in keeping the sugar ants away.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-plus\"><\/span>Check for ants in places they might gather and for possible entry points as well. Once every couple of weeks should be enough. 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