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Ants are a widespread annoyance pest in the UK. While they are advantageous to the ecosystem in the garden, when they are inside properties in large numbers they can be problematic. Ants do not generally pass on diseases, but they will eat or take back to their nest whatever food they can find. They can contaminate food, and it is not advisable to consume food that ants may have touched or been near. Some types of ants in the United Kingdom can sting, and are dangerous if a nest is disturbed.
There are a variety of different ant treatments that range from preventative measures to full scale nest elimination. For most precautionary situations where ants are simply coming into the building looking for food sources, a spray with insecticide on the afflicted areas will be adequate to discourage ants. If the issue is continual, bait traps can be laid in areas where ants are frequently moving. This will appeal to the ants and prevent them from venturing further through the building.
For much more serious ant infestations, a professional pest control company should be hired to study the location and give you advice on the best technique to control the infestation. Often the best method to control an ant infestation is to eliminate 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 return to the nest are eradicated.
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