Ants in Hertfordshire

Ants are a widespread annoyance pest in the UK. While they are helpful to the ecosystem outdoors, when they are inside properties in large numbers they could be difficult. Ants do not ordinarily spread diseases, but they will eat or take back to their nest whatever food they can locate. They can contaminate food, and it is not recommended to consume food that ants may have touched or been near. Some varieties of ants in the United Kingdom can sting, and are dangerous if a nest is disturbed.

There are a selection of different ant treatments that vary from precautionary measures to full scale nest elimination. For some deterrent situations where ants are simply coming into the building looking for food sources, a spray with insecticide on the afflicted areas will be enough to discourage ants. If the issue is prolonged, bait traps can be laid in areas where ants are frequently moving. This will entice the ants and stop them from travelling further into the building.

For much more serious ant infestations, an expert pest control company should be hired to study the location and give you advice on the best technique to deal with the infestation. Generally the simplest way to control an ant infestation is to remove the nest. This can be done using insecticide powder that is applied both to the nest and in the nearby area to ensure any ants that return to the nest are affected.