Insect
Argentine Ant
Linepithema humile
Argentine ants form interconnected supercolonies that can stretch across an entire suburb. They are the trail-forming sugar ants invading kitchens, bathrooms and pet-food bowls across Kempton Park. Repellent sprays make the problem worse by causing colony budding — only non-repellent residual treatments and gel baits eliminate the source.
How to identify
- Tiny 2–3 mm uniformly light-to-dark brown workers
- Single dense trails along skirting, plumbing and wires
- No painful bite or sting
- Multiple queens — colony budding on disturbance
Where they hide
- Wall voids, behind skirting and under tiles
- Garden beds, paving cracks and irrigation lines
- Around hot-water pipes and dishwashers
- Pet-food bowls and outdoor braai areas
Health & property risks
- Contaminates food and pet-food sources
- Tends garden aphids and worsens plant pests
- Chews into electrical equipment seeking warmth
- Forms massive interconnected supercolonies
Prevention tips
- Wipe trails with soap solution — never repellent spray
- Seal entry points along window and door frames
- Manage outdoor honeydew sources (aphids on roses)
- Use professional non-repellent + bait combination
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