Ants in Midlothian

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

There are a selection of different ant treatments that range from precautionary measures to full scale nest eradication. For most precautionary situations where ants are simply entering the building searching for food sources, a spray with insecticide on the affected areas will be sufficient to discourage ants. If the issue is prolonged, bait traps can be laid in areas where ants are frequently travelling. This can draw in the ants and prevent them from exploring further into the building.

For more serious ant infestations, a professional pest control company should be hired to study the location and advise you of the most effective approach to control the infestation. Frequently the best way to control an ant infestation is to eliminate the nest. This is done using insecticide powder that is applied both to the nest and in the nearby area to ensure any ants that go back to the nest are eradicated.