Ants in Isles of Scilly

Ants are a common nuisance pest in the United Kingdom. While they are beneficial to the ecosystem outdoors, when they are inside properties in large numbers they can be problematic. Ants do not generally pass on diseases, however they will eat or take back to their nest whatever food they can locate. They can contaminate food, and it is not recommended to eat foodstuffs that ants may have touched or been near. Some kinds of ants in the United Kingdom can sting, and are dangerous if a nest is disturbed.

There are a number of different ant treatments that vary from preventative measures to full scale nest elimination. For most deterrent situations where ants are merely coming into the building searching for food sources, a spray with insecticide on the afflicted areas will be sufficient to prevent ants. If the issue is continual, bait traps can be laid in areas where ants are frequently travelling. This can appeal to the ants and stop them from venturing further through the building.

For more severe ant infestations, an expert pest control company should be hired to examine the area and give you advice on the most effective method to treat the infestation. Often the best method 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 surrounding area to ensure any ants that go back to the nest are affected.