Sunderland Ant Control

Ants are a widespread nuisance pest in the UK. While they are advantageous to the environment outdoors, when they are inside properties in great numbers they can be problematic. Ants do not generally 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 advisable to consume foodstuffs that ants may have touched or been near. Some species 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 elimination. For some deterrent situations where ants are merely coming into the building searching for food sources, a spray with insecticide on the afflicted areas will be enough to deter 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 stop them from venturing further into the building.

For more serious ant infestations, an expert pest control company should be hired to examine the area and give you advice on the best method to treat the infestation. Generally the easiest way to control an ant infestation is to eliminate the nest. This can be 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.