Ants in Nottinghamshire

Ants are a widespread nuisance pest in the United Kingdom. While they are beneficial to the ecosystem outside, when they are inside properties in large numbers they can be problematic. Ants do not ordinarily spread 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 UK can sting, and are dangerous if a nest is disturbed.

There are a number of different ant treatments that range from preventative measures to full scale nest removal. 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 deter ants. If the issue is persistent, bait traps can be laid in areas where ants are frequently travelling. This can entice the ants and prevent them from traveling further into the building.

For more severe ant infestations, a professional pest control company should be hired to study the area and advise you of the best technique to handle the infestation. Frequently the best method to control an ant infestation is to get rid of the nest. This is done using insecticide powder that is applied both to the nest and in the immediate area to ensure any ants that go back to the nest are eradicated.