Ants in West Sussex

Ants are a widespread annoyance pest in the UK. While they are beneficial to the environment in the garden, when they are inside properties in large numbers they can be problematic. Ants do not typically spread diseases, nevertheless they will eat or take back to their nest whatever food they can find. They can contaminate food, and it is not beneficial 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 range of different ant treatments that vary from precautionary measures to full scale nest removal. For some preventative situations where ants are merely entering the building searching for food sources, a spray with insecticide on the affected areas will be sufficient to prevent ants. If the problem is consistent, bait traps can be laid in areas where ants are frequently travelling. This can draw in the ants and stop them from going further into the building.

For more serious ant infestations, an experienced pest control company should be hired to study the location and give you advice on the best way to manage the infestation. Frequently the best method to control an ant infestation is to remove the nest. This is 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.