Ants in Warwickshire

Ants are a widespread nuisance pest in the United Kingdom. While they are beneficial to the ecosystem in the garden, when they are inside properties in great numbers they can be difficult. Ants do not usually spread diseases, however they will eat or take back to their nest whatever food they can find. They can contaminate food, and it is not recommended to consume foodstuffs that ants may have touched or been near. Some species 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 removal. For most precautionary situations where ants are merely coming into the building seeking for food sources, a spray with insecticide on the affected areas will be enough to discourage ants. If the problem is prolonged, bait traps can be laid in areas where ants are frequently travelling. This will draw in the ants and prevent them from venturing further into the building.

For more serious ant infestations, a specialist pest control company should be hired to study the location and give you advice on the best technique to deal with the infestation. Frequently the best way 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.