Camberley Ant Control

Ants are a widespread annoyance pest in the UK. 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 usually 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 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 number of different ant treatments that range from preventative measures to full scale nest elimination. For some deterrent situations where ants are merely coming into the building searching for food sources, a spray with insecticide on the afflicted areas will be all that is needed to discourage ants. If the problem is consistent, bait traps can be laid in areas where ants are frequently moving. This can entice the ants and prevent them from exploring further into the building.

For much more serious ant infestations, a professional pest control company should be hired to study the location and advise you of the best method to treat the infestation. Typically the simplest way to control an ant infestation is to eliminate 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 return to the nest are affected.