Ants are pests that are relatively common in the UK. If you’re out in the garden and enjoying an afternoon snack, or if you’ve left food out on your kitchen counter for a bit too long, it doesn’t take to long for the ants before the ants start showing up. Ants are certainly an issue for many London households, particularly during the warmer months.
While they may seem like a minor issue at first, ants seldom leave a reliable food source alone and are quick to alert other ants of the presence of food. Which allows them can quickly build their nests and grow further in numbers and become an even more serious issue, if left unaddressed.
Types of Ants in the UK
There are many ant species that exist in the world like tropical ants, carpenter ants and red ants but here are the pest ants found in the UK:
Garden Ants
When our team arrives at a property, this is the species of ant that they commonly find. These ants are highly organized and capable of building large, complex colonies where every member has a specific role to play. The black garden ant can be quite complicated to deal with as it said that there are talented architects as their homes have tunnels that can be many metres long!
If you see signs of common black ants, there is a significant chance that this common pest has made a nest near or in your home. The queen ant is often kept safe and out of harm’s way and is seldom seen, which can allow a colony of garden ants to thrive.
Ants are attracted to sweet treats and unattended food; our pest control experts say that it is best to get the help of pest control technicians who are well prepared to handle the sheer number of ants and any scale of ant infestation in your home.
Pharaoh Ants
Pharaoh ants were not local to the UK originally, but they’ve managed to spread to many different regions around the world. They aren’t nearly as common as the garden ant but make no mistake these ants are notoriously difficult to get rid of.
Attempting to deal with a pharaoh ant infestation on your own can often make things worse. When threatened, these ants will abandon their nest and scatter, creating multiple new colonies. Instead of eradicating the infestation, you might unintentionally make it larger and more widespread. Our professional team uses specialized treatments designed to prevent these ants from breeding, which helps to gradually eliminate the colony by dealing with the root of the problem – the nest and its queen.
DIY Ant Control Methods
Many people who want to get rid of ants or their nests decide to take ant treatment and ant removal into their own hands. We understand wanting to be free from your ant removal, but when it comes to ants and their nests, DIY techniques are seldom effective or long lasting.
This is because DIY solutions compared to professional ant control methods focus on exterminating the ants to you, but it never adequately addresses the root of the problem which is the queen ant and the ant nest. Even if some worker ants may be affected, as long as the queen is alive the colony continues thriving.
The ant nest is usually built in a location that’s not easily visible, which means that even if the DIY ant exterminator products you use get rid of the worker ants in your home, the queen remains unaffected. If the queen ant is alive and well, it means you still have an ant infestation on your hands. This is why for effective ant removal and control, it’s best to trust the experts for professional ant control services in London.
The Need for Professional Ant Pest Control in London
Ants leave homes and businesses, in London, in a difficult and frustrating position. Where you now need to think about ants marching through your space and potential ant colonies on their property all while handling some many other tasks and responsibilities.
If you see the signs of an ant infestation, you don’t need to be stressed. Our qualified pest control London professionals have a wealth of knowledge and experience providing services like ant control in London. With any insect control service you decide to choose, ensure that they offer a dedicated and reliable ant control service and have prior experience handling ant infestations well. Ants are social creatures and can quickly start to create new ant colonies, hence, it is paramount that the company you choose offers long lasting ant control treatments that can solve your common ant problems in an effective manner.
Our Approach to Ant Control and Ant Infestations
At London Pest Control Co., we understand that every infestation is different and needs to be treated as such. What works in one home may not be the best solution of another and that’s why our professional pest controllers begin with a thorough inspection of your property to identify the species of ant you’re dealing with and locate their colonies.
There are many hidden cracks and crevices and other small spaces that are easy for ants to make their home across London. Our experienced ant specialists have dealt with many types of ants whether they are black garden ants or other species and ant infestations and so they know exactly where to look for these troublesome pests. By understanding their ant activity, their behaviours and nesting habits, we can apply effective ant control solutions that effectively eliminate both the visible ants and their hidden nests.
We use effective methods that not only get rid of the ants but also help prevent them from returning. Whether you’re dealing with a small invasion or a large infestation, our British Pest Control Association (BPCA) accredited technicians are equipped to handle it all. Our priority at London Pest Control Co is to help you keep your home pest-free.
Get in Touch for London Ant Control Service
Whether you’re dealing with an ant infestation or any kind of pest problem, ensure you contact a reliable and professional pest control company, like us at London Pest Control Co, that does effective and efficient pest control in London.
For a quick resolution to your ant problem, to request our domestic or commercial ant control service or to choose any of our other pest control services, please call our London office today on 020 7046 0255 for advice or a FREE Survey. Or you could also simply fill our contact form, and a member of our helpful team will reach out to you as soon as possible.
