Ant Pest Control
The most common types of ant in the UK are the garden ant and Pharaohs ant. It is essential to identify which species of ant you have as carrying out the wrong type of treatment for Pharaohs ants can cause the colony to split into several nests.
Although Ants do not pose any direct threat through bites or disease, they are considered as a pest because they often travel through dirt which can cause them to contaminate food and food preparation surfaces.
Our technicians are trained to identify the species of ant and carry out a safe and effective treatment. Garden ant treatments usually require 1-2 visits and Pharaohs ant treatments will require 4-6 visits.
All About Ants
There are two types of ants most commonly found in domestic homes and gardens in the UK, the black ant and pharaoh ants. Black ants are small, and black and have smooth bodies. Pharaoh ants on the other hand are small, yellowish-brown and their bodies have a distinctive cross-shaped mark on the back.
Both species of ant will travel into your home in search of food. Once they have found a source of food, they will leave a pheromone trail for other members of the colony to follow.
Ants will usually nest outdoors in the soil, under stones or in cracks in brickwork. However, if the colony becomes too large, they may start to nest indoors. Pharaoh ants are more likely to nest indoors than black ants.
Treatment can sometimes require multiple visits. At Pinpoint Environmental, our technicians are experienced with all types of ant infestation problems and have access to professional-grade insecticides that are not available to the general public.
Black Ants
Black ants usually travel into homes in search of food. Once they have found a source of food, they will leave a pheromone trail for other members of the colony to follow.
Black ants will usually nest outdoors in the soil, under stones or in cracks in brickwork. However, if the colony becomes too large, they may start to nest indoors.
Treatment for black ants can usually be completed with 1-2 visits from a technician. At Pinpoint Environmental, our technicians are experienced with all types of ant infestation problems and have access to professional-grade insecticides that are not available to the general public.
Pharaoh Ants
Pharaoh ants are small, yellowish-brown ants with a distinctive cross-shaped mark on the back. They get their name from the fact that they were once thought to be responsible for the plagues in ancient Egypt.
Pharaoh ants are more likely to nest indoors than black ants. They often nest in heated buildings, such as hospitals, care homes and hotels, where they can access a constant supply of food.
Treatment for pharaoh ants can usually require more visits than black ants as colonies are typically larger, with many nests spread out over a large area.
How to prevent ant problems at home
It’s important to know what you should do if you have a pest problem at home; these are also some great tips:
– Keep food sealed and stored in cupboards and pantries. Do not leave food out on the countertop or in the open.
– Clean up any spills or crumbs immediately.
– Remove any debris or clutter from around your home as ants will use this as a nesting site.
– If you see ants in your home, try to locate the nest and treat it with an insecticide.
Contact London Pest Services
At Pinpoint Environmental, our technicians are experienced with all types of ant infestation problems and have access to professional-grade insecticides that are not available to the general public.
If you think you have an ant problem, contact us today for a free quotation.