Ryde Ant Control

Ants are a common nuisance pest in the UK. While they are helpful to the ecosystem outdoors, when they are inside properties in great numbers they could be problematic. Ants do not usually spread diseases, nevertheless they will eat or take back to their nest whatever food they can get. They can contaminate food, and it is not advisable to consume foodstuffs that ants may have touched or been near. Some varieties of ants in the UK 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 most precautionary situations where ants are simply entering the building looking for food sources, a spray with insecticide on the affected areas will be all that is needed to prevent ants. If the problem is persistent, bait traps can be laid in areas where ants are frequently travelling. This can draw in the ants and prevent them from traveling further through the building.

For more serious ant infestations, a specialist pest control company should be hired to study the area and give you advice on the best way to manage the infestation. Typically the simplest 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 nearby area to ensure any ants that return to the nest are affected.