Ants
Formicidae
Prime Season
Spring, Summer & Fall
Ants
Garden ants and carpenter ants can be found throughout the UK. Certain tropical species such as Roger, Ghost and Pharaoh ants can also be found in heated buildings around the country. Although these animals don’t present a threat to human health, they tend to be present in big numbers and can be a nuisance. Carpenter ants however, can cause structural damage to your property. Buildings affected by ant infestation include residential properties, hospitals, restaurants, bakeries and such. These buildings tend to provide the perfect breeding conditions for specific species.
Ant Infestation
These are some telltale signs of ant invasion in your property;
Carpenter ants leave trails of wood shavings around the property as they bore holes in wooden structures
Hollow wood sound due to wood damage
Presence of ant colonies around your property is an indicator of ant infestation
Presence of ants on leftover or uncovered food. This includes your pet’s food
These pests tend to be active with an increase in temperature following winter. Successful control of these pests requires destruction of nests. Investing in a professional pest control company is imperative to avoid the physical and financial costs that these insects can cost you.
If you’ve noticed ants in your home or business, our BPCA certified technicians are on call to identify the insect that has infested your property and determine the best strategy available to remove these pests.
