Post Treatment Care

What to expect

• Increased activity for a few days as ants move through treated zones.
• Activity should reduce steadily; complex sites can take longer due to multiple entry points/colonies.
• If baits are used, ants may gather around bait points this is normal.
   

What you can do

• Don’t wash/mop/hose treated edges, trails, skirtings and external perimeters for 7–14 days where possible.
• Avoid aerosol sprays on trails (can repel ants and reduce uptake). 
• Tighten food control: wipe benches, clean spills promptly, seal sweet drinks/syrups.
• Fix moisture sources (leaks, wet mats, mop buckets left overnight).
• Log activity (exact area + time of day) to support targeted follow-up.
   

What to expect

• You may see more activity for 1–7 days, often after hours, as they’re flushed from harbourage.
• Control is usually progressive in kitchens, staff areas, warehouses and loading zones.
• Hotspots typically improve first, then broader areas.
   

What you can do

• Avoid deep cleaning treated areas (behind/under equipment, cracks/crevices, skirtings) for 7–14 days.
• Don’t use foggers/bombs or aerosol sprays (can disrupt residuals/baits).
• Reduce water: fix leaks, clean drains, remove standing water overnight.
• Reduce harbourage: manage cardboard, rotate stock, keep wall lines clear for inspection.
• Report ongoing hotspots (location + quantity + time seen).

You can expect to...

What to expect

• Continued activity for 1–2 weeks is common while rodents follow established runs.
• Sightings can spike briefly as pressure changes and access points are identified.
• Warehouses/docks/food-adjacent sites may need follow-up visits to stabilise activity.
   

 What you can do

• Do not move or tamper with bait stations/traps; keep access clear for servicing.
• Improve proofing: keep roller doors shut, repair dock seals/brush strips, seal gaps around pipes/cables.
• Tighten waste controls: lids closed, bins/compactors cleaned, spills cleaned immediately.
• Store stock off the floor and maintain inspection lines along walls where practical.
   

What to expect

• Short-term movement to new spots can occur as treated areas take effect.
• Webs may reappear initially; improvement follows as spiders contact treated surfaces.
• Outdoor-heavy sites often benefit from periodic maintenance.
   

What you can do

• Avoid pressure washing/hosing treated external areas (eaves, corners, entry points) for 7–14 days. 
• After the advised period, remove webs to reduce re-webbing and improve results.
• Reduce harbourage: tidy stored materials, pallets, racking bases; trim vegetation touching the building.
• Seal entry points: door gaps, damaged screens, cable penetrations, cladding gaps. 
• Keep areas around entry doors and external lights clean (reduces insects that attract spiders).