Ants
Ants are one of the most common insects on the planet. They have super strength and can lift 10 to 50 times their own body weight. Some ant colonies have millions of members and can stretch over entire cities underground. Whilst they can be a pest they are also an important part of the ecosystem by aerating soil, allowing nutrients and oxygen to reach plant roots.
Our team have a wealth of experience with all kinds of pests and will be able to quickly identify the type of ant that has invaded your home or business.
We can help you with:
Black Garden Ants
Carpenter Ants
Flying Ants
Pharaoh Ants
Black Garden Ants are abundant in the UK and can be found in nearly every garden, park, and green space. When they make their way into your home they will typically be in areas where there is food such as kitchens or pantries. Keeping your food in air-tight containers and mopping up spills quickly can prevent attracting them into your home.
Black Garden Ants
Carpenter Ants build their nest inside wood. Although they don’t consume it they cause significant structural damage to wood which may have been used during construction or renovation of your home.
Carpenter Ants
Flying ants are reproductive males and females also known as alates, these are normal ants just with wings! We receive most of our enquiries toward the end of Summer when they tend to swarm.
Flying Ants
Pharaoh Ants are a small yellowish ant only found in hot buildings like launderettes or bakeries. They are well-known for establishing a colony under floorboards or inside walls and other hard to reach areas.
Pharaoh Ants
Ants will find their way into your property through the smallest cracks in walls and windows, or even flying in through an open door. Keeping doors and windows shut in the summer, and sealing any gaps can stop them entering your home as easily. They are attracted to food so you will normally see them hanging around your kitchen to collect crumbs dropped on the floor.
How did ants get in?
There are a lot of DIY products on the market that can eliminate ants. These can be effective in small infestations, however, in our experience these do not remove the source of the problem only the visible ants. Our experts can help locate the nest and can use advanced treatments to eliminate ant colonies. We will also provide prevention advice to stop future infestations.