Category
Ants
Trails, mounds & kitchen invaders
6 Species CataloguedTap to ID

Nuisance
A03Black House Ant
Ochetellus glaber
Tiny shiny black ants attracted to sweets and grease. The most common kitchen ant in Australian homes.

Nuisance
A12Coastal Brown Ant
Two-sized ants that nest under pavers and kick up sand. A major nuisance in Queensland and northern NSW gardens.

Moderate
A14Funnel Ant
Native lawn ant that builds small soil funnels and undermines turf. A major Queensland and NSW lawn pest.

Moderate
A15Carpenter Ant
Large black ants that excavate galleries in damp timber. They don't eat wood — but the damage can rival termites.

Severe
A21Red Imported Fire Ant
A notifiable biosecurity pest. Do NOT treat yourself — report sightings to the National Fire Ant Eradication Program.

Nuisance
A16Ghost Ant
Tiny tropical ants with a dark head and pale, almost see-through body. Attracted to sweets and moisture indoors.