Cambridgeshire Ant Control

Ants are a common nuisance pest in the United Kingdom. While they are beneficial to the ecosystem in the garden, when they are inside properties in great numbers they could be difficult. Ants do not usually pass on 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 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 variety of different ant treatments that range from preventative measures to full scale nest eradication. For some precautionary situations where ants are simply entering the building looking for food sources, a spray with insecticide on the afflicted areas will be enough to discourage ants. If the problem is continual, bait traps can be laid in areas where ants are frequently travelling. This can appeal to the ants and prevent them from venturing further into the building.

For more severe ant infestations, a professional pest control company should be hired to examine the location and advise you of the most effective method to deal with the infestation. In general the best method to control an ant infestation is to get rid of 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 go back to the nest are affected.