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From $180.<\/span>\n\n<div style=\"background:var(--bg2);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\"><div class=\"wrap\"><nav class=\"bc\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/\">Home<\/a><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M9 18l6-6-6-6\"\/><\/svg><a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/pests\/\">Pests<\/a><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M9 18l6-6-6-6\"\/><\/svg><a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/pests\/ants\/\">Ants<\/a><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M9 18l6-6-6-6\"\/><\/svg><span style=\"color:var(--txt)\">Flying Ant<\/span><\/nav><\/div><\/div>\n\n<section class=\"hero\" aria-labelledby=\"fla-h1\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"hero-in\">\n    <div>\n      <span class=\"badge rv\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M12 2L2 7l10 5 10-5-10-5z\"\/><path d=\"M2 17l10 5 10-5\"\/><\/svg>Not Termites &middot; Nov&ndash;Jan Peak &middot; Source Colony Treatment<\/span>\n      <h1 class=\"h1 rv d1\" id=\"fla-h1\">Flying Ant Control <span class=\"g\">Brisbane<\/span><\/h1>\n      <p class=\"sub rv d2\">Flying ants are seasonal swarmers from an established colony. Not termites, but easily confused with termite swarmers. Flying ants from inside a building indicate a nest inside the structure. Treatment eliminates the source colony. From $180.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"ctas rv d3\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/quote\/\" class=\"btn btn-g\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M21 15a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H7l-4 4V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h14a2 2 0 0 1 2 2z\"\/><\/svg>Get a Quote<\/a>\n        <a href=\"tel:0406178471\" class=\"btn btn-gw\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M22 16.92v3a2 2 0 0 1-2.18 2 19.79 19.79 0 0 1-8.63-3.07A19.5 19.5 0 0 1 4.69 12a19.79 19.79 0 0 1-3.07-8.67A2 2 0 0 1 3.6 1.21h3a2 2 0 0 1 2 1.72 12.84 12.84 0 0 0 .7 2.81 2 2 0 0 1-.45 2.11L8.09 9.91a16 16 0 0 0 6 6l.87-.87a2 2 0 0 1 2.11-.45 12.84 12.84 0 0 0 2.81.7A2 2 0 0 1 22 16.92z\"\/><\/svg>0406&nbsp;178&nbsp;471<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hero-snap rv d2\">\n      <div class=\"hs-hd\">At a Glance<\/div>\n      <div class=\"hs-row\"><span class=\"hs-lbl\">Peak season<\/span><span class=\"hs-val\">Oct&ndash;Jan after rain<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hs-row\"><span class=\"hs-lbl\">Are they termites?<\/span><span class=\"hs-val\">No<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hs-row\"><span class=\"hs-lbl\">From inside building?<\/span><span class=\"hs-val\">Book inspection<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hs-row\"><span class=\"hs-lbl\">From outdoors?<\/span><span class=\"hs-val\">Garden nest<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hs-row\"><span class=\"hs-lbl\">Treatment from<\/span><span class=\"hs-val\">$180<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- CRITICAL ALERT -->\n<div class=\"wrap\" style=\"padding-top:24px;padding-bottom:0\">\n  <div class=\"alert-strip rv\">\n    <div class=\"alert-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"8\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"12\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"16\" x2=\"12.01\" y2=\"16\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n    <div><h3>Flying ants from inside your building need immediate inspection<\/h3><p>If flying ants are emerging from ceiling light fittings, wall power points, floor joints, or window frames rather than from outside, the parent colony is likely inside the structure. This requires a timber pest inspection to confirm the species and check for structural damage before treatment. Call 0406 178 471 or book a <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/inspections\/timber-pest\/\">timber pest inspection<\/a>. Flying ants from an outdoor garden are a normal seasonal event and not a structural concern.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- WHY YOU ARE SEEING THEM -->\n<section class=\"sec\" aria-labelledby=\"why-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">Why You Are Seeing Flying Ants<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"why-h\">Why Flying Ants Appear After Rain in Brisbane<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"body rv d2\" style=\"max-width:680px;margin-top:8px\">Flying ants are not a new pest. They are reproductive individuals from an established ant colony leaving to mate and found new colonies. This is called a mating flight or nuptial flight. Every mature ant colony produces alates (winged reproductives) once a year, triggered by temperature, humidity, and atmospheric conditions after rain.<\/p>\n    <div style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;margin-top:20px\">\n      <div class=\"src rv d1\"><div class=\"src-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M3 9l9-7 9 7v11a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><h3>Step 1: Mature colony produces winged reproductives<\/h3><p>A healthy ant colony 2-3 years old produces winged males and females (alates) every spring. These are not workers. They do not forage for food. Their sole purpose is to mate and start new colonies.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"src rv d2\"><div class=\"src-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M2 12h20\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><h3>Step 2: Rain triggers the swarm<\/h3><p>The trigger is typically warm temperatures combined with rising humidity and the atmospheric pressure changes that accompany a storm or significant rain event. Multiple colonies in an area often swarm simultaneously, which is why flying ant events can appear large.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"src rv d3\"><div class=\"src-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M12 2L2 7l10 5 10-5-10-5z\"\/><path d=\"M2 17l10 5 10-5\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><h3>Step 3: Alates fly, mate, and shed wings<\/h3><p>After mating, males die. Fertilised females land, shed their wings, and attempt to start a new colony. The shed wings found on windowsills and around lights are a common sign of a swarm event. Most new founding queens do not successfully establish a new colony.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"src rv d4\"><div class=\"src-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><h3>Step 4: The parent colony remains<\/h3><p>Producing alates does not harm or weaken the parent colony. The worker ants and the queen remain and the colony continues normally. The swarm event itself does not need treatment. The parent colony needs treatment if it is inside the structure or causing problems in the garden.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- VS TERMITES -->\n<section class=\"sec sec-bg2\" aria-labelledby=\"vs-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">Flying Ants vs Termite Swarmers<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"vs-h\">Flying Ants vs Termite Swarmers: How to Tell Them Apart<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"body rv d2\" style=\"max-width:680px;margin-top:8px\">This is the most important identification question when you find winged insects in or around your home. Both appear in spring and summer after rain. The treatment for each is completely different. If you cannot confidently identify the insect, book a <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/inspections\/timber-pest\/\" style=\"color:var(--g)\">timber pest inspection<\/a> before any treatment.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"vs-grid\">\n      <div class=\"vc rv d1\">\n        <span class=\"vc-hd ant\">Flying Ant (Alate Ant)<\/span>\n        <h3>Identification Features<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"vc-rows\">\n          <div class=\"vc-row\"><span class=\"vc-lbl\">Antennae<\/span><span class=\"vc-val\">Bent (elbowed). Clear 90-degree angle visible.<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vc-row\"><span class=\"vc-lbl\">Waist<\/span><span class=\"vc-val\">Pinched. Clearly narrow connection between thorax and abdomen.<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vc-row\"><span class=\"vc-lbl\">Wings<\/span><span class=\"vc-val\">Two pairs, unequal length. Front wings larger than rear wings.<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vc-row\"><span class=\"vc-lbl\">Colour<\/span><span class=\"vc-val\">Black, brown, or black and red. Clearly dark.<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vc-row\"><span class=\"vc-lbl\">Size<\/span><span class=\"vc-val\">Varies by species. 5-15mm with wings spread.<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vc-row\"><span class=\"vc-lbl\">Behaviour<\/span><span class=\"vc-val\">Active, fast-moving. Responds to light sources at night.<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vc-row\"><span class=\"vc-lbl\">Treatment<\/span><span class=\"vc-val\">Locate and treat parent ant colony. NOT termiticide.<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"vc rv d2\">\n        <span class=\"vc-hd ter\">Termite Swarmer (Alate Termite)<\/span>\n        <h3>Identification Features<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"vc-rows\">\n          <div class=\"vc-row\"><span class=\"vc-lbl\">Antennae<\/span><span class=\"vc-val\">Straight, bead-like. No elbowing.<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vc-row\"><span class=\"vc-lbl\">Waist<\/span><span class=\"vc-val\">Broad. No pinch. Body looks like one continuous segment.<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vc-row\"><span class=\"vc-lbl\">Wings<\/span><span class=\"vc-val\">Two pairs, equal length. All four wings the same size.<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vc-row\"><span class=\"vc-lbl\">Colour<\/span><span class=\"vc-val\">Pale brown to dark brown. Softer-looking body.<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vc-row\"><span class=\"vc-lbl\">Size<\/span><span class=\"vc-val\">Usually 7-13mm with wings spread. Similar to ant alates.<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vc-row\"><span class=\"vc-lbl\">Behaviour<\/span><span class=\"vc-val\">Attracted to light. Wings shed quickly after landing. Moves clumsily.<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vc-row\"><span class=\"vc-lbl\">Treatment<\/span><span class=\"vc-val\">Timber pest inspection first. Termiticide, NOT ant treatment.<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"body-sm rv\" style=\"color:var(--txt3);margin-top:12px\">If swarmers are coming from inside the house and you cannot confidently distinguish between the two, collect a specimen in a sealed jar and call 0406 178 471 before any treatment. Applying the wrong treatment wastes money and leaves the actual problem unaddressed. See our full <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/pests\/termites\/\" style=\"color:var(--g)\">termite page<\/a>.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- BRISBANE SEASON -->\n<section class=\"sec\" aria-labelledby=\"season-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">Brisbane Flying Ant Season<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"season-h\">Flying Ant Season in Brisbane<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"body rv d2\" style=\"max-width:680px;margin-top:8px\">Brisbane's flying ant season is driven by spring-summer warmth and humidity. The heaviest swarms typically follow the first significant rain events of the season in October and November. Activity continues through summer and can persist into February-March.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"season-strip rv\">\n      <div class=\"ss-hd\">Monthly Flying Ant Activity in Brisbane<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ss-txt\">Activity level reflects the probability of swarms from established garden colonies. Indoor swarms from structural nests can occur at any time of year and are not seasonal.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ss-months\">\n        <div class=\"sm\"><div class=\"sm-name\">Jan &ndash; Feb<\/div><span class=\"sm-level med\">Moderate<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"sm\"><div class=\"sm-name\">Mar &ndash; Apr<\/div><span class=\"sm-level low\">Low<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"sm\"><div class=\"sm-name\">May &ndash; Aug<\/div><span class=\"sm-level low\">Minimal<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"sm\"><div class=\"sm-name\">Sep &ndash; Oct<\/div><span class=\"sm-level med\">Building<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"sm\"><div class=\"sm-name\">November<\/div><span class=\"sm-level high\">Peak<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"sm\"><div class=\"sm-name\">December<\/div><span class=\"sm-level high\">Peak<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"sm\"><div class=\"sm-name\">After rain<\/div><span class=\"sm-level high\">Any month<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"sm\"><div class=\"sm-name\">From inside<\/div><span class=\"sm-level high\">Year-round risk<\/span><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- WHERE COMING FROM -->\n<section class=\"sec sec-bg3\" aria-labelledby=\"source-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">Where They Are Coming From<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"source-h\">Identifying the Source Colony<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"body rv d2\" style=\"max-width:680px;margin-top:8px\">The action you need to take depends entirely on where the flying ants are coming from. Outdoors from the garden is a normal seasonal event. From inside the building warrants inspection.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"source-grid\">\n      <div class=\"src rv d1\"><div class=\"src-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M12 2c-1 3-4 4-4 8a4 4 0 0 0 8 0c0-4-3-5-4-8z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><h3>From garden soil or lawn<\/h3><p>Normal seasonal event. Flying ants coming from a garden nest exit via a crack in the soil and fly. They typically swarm for 1-3 days and do not return. Treatment is not urgent for an outdoor garden nest unless the colony is entering the house.<\/p><div class=\"src-action\">Action: Monitor. Treat garden nest if ants are also entering the building.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"src rv d2\"><div class=\"src-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M3 9l9-7 9 7v11a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><h3>From ceiling light fittings or roof space<\/h3><p>Flying ants emerging from ceiling fixtures or visible in the roof void indicate a colony inside the roof space. This is most commonly a black ant or carpenter ant colony in the roof framing. If in doubt about whether it is ants or termites, an inspection is required before any treatment.<\/p><div class=\"src-action\">Action: Book inspection to confirm species. Treat nest in roof void.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"src rv d3\"><div class=\"src-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><h3>From wall power points or light switches<\/h3><p>Flying ants from power points or wall outlets indicate a colony inside the wall cavity. Common in Brisbane homes with timber framing and moisture-damaged wall linings. Should be inspected to confirm ant species before treatment and to rule out a termite nest in the same void.<\/p><div class=\"src-action\">Action: Do not disturb. Book inspection immediately.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"src rv d4\"><div class=\"src-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M2 20h20M5 20V8l7-5 7 5v12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><h3>From floor joints or subfloor vents<\/h3><p>Flying ants from floor joints or subfloor ventilation indicate a colony in the subfloor. Subfloor colonies in Brisbane homes are often associated with decayed subfloor bearers or stumps. The same location in an older home is also a common termite harborage. Inspection required before treatment.<\/p><div class=\"src-action\">Action: Book timber pest inspection. Do not treat until species confirmed.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- TREATMENT -->\n<section class=\"sec\" aria-labelledby=\"treat-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">Treatment<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"treat-h\">Flying Ant Treatment: Eliminating the Source Colony<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"body rv d2\" style=\"max-width:680px;margin-top:8px\">Killing the flying ants themselves achieves nothing. The parent colony must be eliminated. Treatment depends on the species and nest location confirmed by inspection.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"treat-steps\">\n      <div class=\"ts rv d1\">\n        <div class=\"ts-num\">Step 1<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ts-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><circle cx=\"11\" cy=\"11\" r=\"8\"\/><line x1=\"21\" y1=\"21\" x2=\"16.65\" y2=\"16.65\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <h3>Species confirmation and nest location<\/h3>\n        <p>Collect a specimen if possible. Confirm ant vs termite swarmer. Locate the probable parent colony by tracking the direction swarmers are coming from. For indoor swarms, a timber pest inspection is conducted before treatment begins.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ts rv d2\">\n        <div class=\"ts-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M8 3H5a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v3m18 0V5a2 2 0 0 0-2-2h-3M3 16v3a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h3m8 0h3a2 2 0 0 0 2-2v-3\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <div class=\"ts-num\">Step 2<\/div>\n        <h3>Parent colony treatment<\/h3>\n        <p>For garden nests: Fipronil drench or granules applied to the nest entrance. For roof void or subfloor colonies: residual dust and spray to the nest area. For wall void colonies: injection treatment to confirmed nest chambers. Full ant control page details the method by species.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ts rv d3\">\n        <div class=\"ts-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M4 15s1-1 4-1 5 2 8 2 4-1 4-1V3s-1 1-4 1-5-2-8-2-4 1-4 1z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <div class=\"ts-num\">Step 3<\/div>\n        <h3>Perimeter treatment and sealing<\/h3>\n        <p>Perimeter spray to the external building and garden perimeter. Entry points sealed where identified. Roof void and subfloor vents inspected and protected where relevant. 90-day warranty from the date of treatment.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- PRICING -->\n<section class=\"sec sec-bg2\" aria-labelledby=\"price-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">Pricing<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"price-h\">Flying Ant Treatment Cost Brisbane<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"body rv d2\" style=\"max-width:680px;margin-top:8px\">Treatment is priced on the nest location and species confirmed at inspection. Garden nest treatment is a standard ant treatment. Structural nest treatment (roof void, wall, subfloor) includes the inspection component.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"price-grid\">\n      <div class=\"pr rv d1\"><div class=\"pr-lbl\">Garden Nest Treatment<\/div><div class=\"pr-val\"><span class=\"fr\">from <\/span>$180<\/div><div class=\"pr-nt\">Fipronil drench or granule treatment of outdoor garden nest plus perimeter spray. 90-day warranty.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"pr rv d2\"><div class=\"pr-lbl\">Structural Nest (Roof\/Wall)<\/div><div class=\"pr-val\"><span class=\"fr\">from <\/span>$280<\/div><div class=\"pr-nt\">Includes timber pest inspection to confirm species, structural nest treatment, and report. Carpenter ant specialist treatment if required.<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- FAQ -->\n<section class=\"sec\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap-md\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">FAQ<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"faq-h\">Flying Ant FAQ<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"faq-list\" id=\"faq\">\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><div class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">Are flying ants the same as termites?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-ans\">No. Flying ants have bent antennae, a pinched waist, and unequal wing lengths. Termite swarmers have straight antennae, a broad body connection with no pinch, and equal wing lengths. Both appear in spring and summer after rain, which is why the confusion is common. If you cannot confidently identify the insect, collect a specimen and call 0406 178 471 or book a <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/inspections\/timber-pest\/\">timber pest inspection<\/a> before any treatment.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><div class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">Why are there flying ants after rain in Brisbane?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-ans\">Flying ants are reproductive individuals leaving an established colony to mate and start new colonies. The mating flight is triggered by warm temperatures, rising humidity, and the atmospheric pressure changes that come with rain. Brisbane spring rainfall after a dry period is the most common trigger. It is a normal biological event from any mature ant colony in or near the property.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><div class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">How long is flying ant season in Brisbane?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-ans\">Flying ant activity peaks from October to January in Brisbane, with the heaviest swarms typically in November and December after significant rain. Swarms can occur outside this window during warm, humid periods at any time of year. A single swarm event from a garden nest lasts 1-3 days.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><div class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">Does killing flying ants solve the problem?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-ans\">No. Flying ants are reproductives leaving the established parent colony. Killing the swarmers does not affect the parent colony at all. If the swarm is from a garden nest and the ants are not entering the building, the swarm event will end naturally in 1-3 days. If flying ants are coming from inside the building, the parent colony needs to be located and eliminated by professional treatment.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><div class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">Do flying ants mean I have timber damage?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-ans\">Flying ants from an outdoor garden nest do not indicate timber damage. Flying ants emerging from inside the building (ceiling fixtures, wall outlets, floor joints) may indicate a carpenter ant nest inside the timber structure, which can involve excavation damage. Book a timber pest inspection to confirm the species and assess whether any structural damage is present. 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