Borehamwood Ant Control

Ants are a widespread nuisance pest in the UK. While they are advantageous to the ecosystem outdoors, when they are inside properties in large numbers they could be problematic. Ants do not usually spread diseases, but they will eat or take back to their nest whatever food they can get. They can contaminate food, and it is not recommended to eat foodstuffs that ants may have touched or been near. Some varieties of ants in the UK can sting, and are dangerous if a nest is disturbed.

There are a range of different ant treatments that range from precautionary measures to full scale nest eradication. For most preventative situations where ants are merely getting into the building looking for food sources, a spray with insecticide on the affected areas will be enough to prevent ants. If the issue is consistent, bait traps can be laid in areas where ants are frequently moving. This will attract the ants and prevent them from exploring further into the building.

For more serious ant infestations, an experienced pest control company should be hired to survey the area and give you advice on the most effective way to treat the infestation. Frequently the simplest 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.