Ants in Aberdeenshire

Ants are a widespread nuisance pest in the United Kingdom. While they are advantageous to the environment in the garden, when they are inside properties in great 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 locate. They can contaminate food, and it is not recommended to consume food that ants may have touched or been near. Some varieties 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 preventative measures to full scale nest removal. For most deterrent situations where ants are simply getting into the building looking for food sources, a spray with insecticide on the affected areas will be all that is needed to discourage ants. If the issue is consistent, bait traps can be laid in areas where ants are frequently moving. This will draw in the ants and prevent them from travelling further through the building.

For much more serious ant infestations, an experienced pest control company should be hired to study the location and advise you of the best way to handle the infestation. Generally the easiest way 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 go back to the nest are affected.