Clwyd Ant Control

Ants are a widespread annoyance pest in the UK. While they are helpful to the ecosystem outdoors, when they are inside properties in large numbers they can be difficult. Ants do not generally 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 advisable to consume food that ants may have touched or been near. Some types 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 range from precautionary measures to full scale nest removal. For some deterrent situations where ants are simply getting 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 prolonged, bait traps can be laid in areas where ants are frequently travelling. This can attract the ants and prevent them from venturing further into the building.

For more severe ant infestations, a specialist pest control company should be hired to examine the area and give you advice on the best approach to manage the infestation. Frequently the easiest way to control an ant infestation is to get rid of the nest. This is 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.