Ants in Wiltshire

Ants are a common nuisance pest in the UK. While they are beneficial to the ecosystem outdoors, when they are inside properties in large numbers they can be problematic. Ants do not generally 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 advisable to eat foodstuffs that ants may have touched or been near. Some species of ants in the United Kingdom can sting, and are dangerous if a nest is disturbed.

There are a selection of different ant treatments that vary from precautionary measures to full scale nest eradication. For most precautionary situations where ants are merely entering the building searching for food sources, a spray with insecticide on the affected areas will be adequate to deter ants. If the problem is consistent, bait traps can be laid in areas where ants are frequently moving. This can entice the ants and stop them from venturing further into the building.

For more severe ant infestations, an experienced pest control company should be hired to survey the area and give you advice on the most effective approach to deal with the infestation. Often the easiest way to control an ant infestation is to remove the nest. This can be done using insecticide powder that is applied both to the nest and in the immediate area to ensure any ants that return to the nest are affected.