Auckland's top ant exterminator
Argentine ants are one of New Zealand's most invasive household pests. Honey-brown in colour and relentless in nature, they form enormous super colonies with multiple queens — making DIY treatments almost always ineffective. If you're seeing thick trails of tiny ants suddenly appearing along walls, skirtings, or kitchen benches, you're likely dealing with Argentine ants. ACES Pest Control specialises in eliminating them at the colony level, not just the surface.
Habitat & Behaviour:
These ants thrive in dry, warm environments and typically nest outdoors in garden soil, under weed mats, inside retaining walls, or around pot plants. They're highly mobile — if conditions shift, they'll relocate the entire colony quickly, which is part of what makes them so hard to control without a specialist approach.
Diet & Impact:
Unlike many ant species that favour sugar, Argentine ants lean heavily toward fats and proteins — making them aggressive invaders of kitchens and pantries. They also outcompete and displace native ant species, causing lasting damage to local ecosystems.
Why They're So Hard to Eliminate:
Argentine ants in New Zealand share a remarkably similar genome, allowing colonies from different nests to merge rather than compete. The result is a sprawling super colony that can span entire streets or neighbourhoods. Standard surface sprays and supermarket baits rarely reach the queens, which is why infestations keep coming back without professional treatment.
ACES Treatment
At ACES, we use purpose-formulated baits that exploit Argentine ants' cooperative feeding behaviour. Worker ants carry the bait back and share it through the colony — a process called trophallaxis — delivering the treatment directly to where it matters most. Our approach is species-specific, eco-friendly, and backed by our Silver Bullet Guarantee.
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ACES provides Argentine ant treatment across Auckland including North Shore, Birkenhead, Glenfield, Torbay, Remuera, Grey Lynn, Howick, Pakaranga, Manukau and surrounding suburbs. Call us on 09 302 1984 or request a quote online — we're available 24/7.
