Ants

Trails, mounds & kitchen invaders

6 Species Catalogued

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Ochetellus glaber

Tiny shiny black ants attracted to sweets and grease. The most common kitchen ant in Australian homes.

Two-sized ants that nest under pavers and kick up sand. A major nuisance in Queensland and northern NSW gardens.

Native lawn ant that builds small soil funnels and undermines turf. A major Queensland and NSW lawn pest.

Large black ants that excavate galleries in damp timber. They don't eat wood — but the damage can rival termites.

A notifiable biosecurity pest. Do NOT treat yourself — report sightings to the National Fire Ant Eradication Program.

Tiny tropical ants with a dark head and pale, almost see-through body. Attracted to sweets and moisture indoors.