| Funnel Ants |
 Funnel Ants are distinctive through the little mounds they create to clear their nest out after it rains. Yards are often littered with hundreds of these mounds. The funnel ant nest system can be extensive, and in severe situations their presence can severely affect soil structure, making it  fragile and prone to collapse. Approximately 5mm in length they are yellow/brown in colour. Each colony has one or more queen and king. The queen lays eggs which hatch into larvae. These eventually develop into pupae and then finally develop into workers.  They aren’t aggressive, however they will defend their nest when disturbed.They are rarely seen on the surface of the ground and this is because most of their food is obtained from the roots of plants. The funnel shaped hole leading into their nest can also trap insects which is another food source for the ants. The removal of funnel ants can take some time as each nest needs to be treated individually. A professional pest treatment is also usually more effective, as the chemicals used are of a professional grade and not available over the counter. A follow up treatment is also often required. |
