Overview

• Dr Nathaniel Green warns nuptial flights will peak August 13–18 as ideal weather conditions converge.
• Households are advised to keep windows closed during afternoons to minimise ant entry.
• Cleaning windows with a vinegar-and-water solution and microfibre cloths removes residue that attracts flying ants.
• Natural repellents such as peppermint, rosemary or citronella oil sprays can disrupt ant pheromone trails around entry points.
• The flying phase lasts only a few days; swarms are harmless and essential for colony renewal.