Letchworth Garden City Ant Control

Ants are a widespread nuisance pest in the UK. While they are advantageous to the ecosystem outdoors, when they are inside properties in large numbers they can be difficult. Ants do not generally spread diseases, but 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 UK can sting, and are dangerous if a nest is disturbed.

There are a number of different ant treatments that range from precautionary measures to full scale nest removal. For some precautionary situations where ants are simply entering the building seeking for food sources, a spray with insecticide on the afflicted areas will be adequate to prevent ants. If the problem is persistent, bait traps can be laid in areas where ants are frequently travelling. This will appeal to the ants and prevent them from traveling further through the building.

For more severe ant infestations, an experienced pest control company should be hired to study the area and give you advice on the most effective way to manage the infestation. Often the best method to control an ant infestation is to remove 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 return to the nest are affected.