Harrow Ant Control

Ants are a widespread annoyance pest in the United Kingdom. While they are advantageous to the ecosystem outdoors, when they are inside properties in large numbers they can be problematic. Ants do not typically 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 kinds of ants in the United Kingdom can sting, and are dangerous if a nest is disturbed.

There are a number of different ant treatments that vary from preventative measures to full scale nest elimination. For some precautionary situations where ants are simply coming into the building looking for food sources, a spray with insecticide on the affected areas will be adequate to prevent ants. If the issue is persistent, bait traps can be laid in areas where ants are frequently travelling. This will appeal to the ants and stop them from traveling further through the building.

For more serious ant infestations, an expert pest control company should be hired to examine the area and advise you of the most effective method to manage the infestation. Generally the easiest way 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 surrounding area to ensure any ants that return to the nest are eradicated.