West Midlands Ant Control

Ants are a widespread nuisance pest in the UK. While they are advantageous to the ecosystem outside, when they are inside properties in great numbers they could be difficult. Ants do not typically spread diseases, however they will eat or take back to their nest whatever food they can find. They can contaminate food, and it is not beneficial to eat food 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 range of different ant treatments that range from precautionary measures to full scale nest eradication. For some precautionary situations where ants are merely coming into the building seeking for food sources, a spray with insecticide on the affected areas will be all that is needed to discourage ants. If the problem is continual, bait traps can be laid in areas where ants are frequently moving. This can attract the ants and prevent them from travelling further through the building.

For much more serious ant infestations, an experienced pest control company should be hired to examine the location and give you advice on the best method to handle the infestation. In general the easiest 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 surrounding area to ensure any ants that go back to the nest are eradicated.