Hitchin Ant Control

Ants are a widespread annoyance pest in the United Kingdom. While they are beneficial to the environment outdoors, when they are inside properties in great numbers they can be difficult. Ants do not usually pass on diseases, nevertheless they will eat or take back to their nest whatever food they can locate. They can contaminate food, and it is not beneficial 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 variety of different ant treatments that range from preventative measures to full scale nest removal. For most deterrent situations where ants are merely coming into the building seeking for food sources, a spray with insecticide on the afflicted areas will be adequate to prevent ants. If the issue is prolonged, bait traps can be laid in areas where ants are frequently moving. This will appeal to the ants and prevent them from going further into the building.

For much more serious ant infestations, an expert pest control company should be hired to examine the area and give you advice on the most effective technique to manage the infestation. Often 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 eradicated.