Tips on How to Prevent Ants

Posted on July 4, 2016 in Pest

As the majority of ant species prefer sunny climes, our climate is not suitable for many of them. However, the few species found here can be a nuisance when they get into your home. Garden or Black ants aren’t thought to carry diseases, the trouble is you don’t know where they’ve been foraging outside, so you won’t want them marching through your food cupboards. Ants will travel in a wide range searching for food, following trails they have established and clustering around the source of food, becoming a nuisance in homes, organisations and businesses.

Ant Infestation Signs

If you’ve seen a few ants scuttling around on the floor, they might be just having a look around. However, they might be the sign of a larger ant infestation.

Live insects – If you’re seeing large numbers of live insects then you may well have a problem. If you find them in your kitchen or in areas where you prepare food, then you need to do something about it fast.

Ant pathways – In and out of your home or premises are another sign. Some types of ant will lay down a pheromone trail to a food source. This chemical attracts other ants to find the food.

Ant nest – A nest site can look like a small pile of soil or dirt. Some species of ant like to make their home in walls or other quiet, dark places, which are more difficult to spot.

How to Get Rid of Ants

DIY Products, such as ant killer gel, may deal with small garden ant problems. However, larger or multiple infestations of Pharaoh’s, Ghost or Fire ants will require professional ant control to ensure it will not reoccur.

Our qualified Surveyors and Technicians thoroughly understand the habits of each ant species.
Once they’ve identified your ants, they can use a range of powerful insecticides to deal with them efficiently. This gives you the reassurance that the problem has been fully dealt with.

Treatments are targeted to your specific ant species in order to solve the problem quickly, whilst ensuring the safety of your family and pets.

Once the ants have been dealt with, you can take precautions to stop them coming back. One particularly important precaution is covering any food in storage areas – you don’t know where ants have been walking before they march across your food.

How to Prevent Ants

If you’re worried that you might be at risk from an ant infestation you can put in place some simple ant repellent and ant deterrent measures. The checklist below will help you keep your home or business free from ants, or make sure your infestation doesn’t grow.

But if you continue to suffer from ant problems our bespoke control service is designed to combat Garden Ant issues with the most appropriate and effective control methods.

Most ants only come into your home to look for food. They are attracted to anything that’s sweet and sticky, which is why you find ants in kitchen cupboards or areas where food is kept.

With that in mind it’s important to not leave temptation in their path. To get rid of ants you must remember to:

Clear up – food and liquid spillages immediately.

Sweep up – any food crumbs from under your kitchen appliances and units.

Store your food – in airtight containers wherever possible.

If you have a pet – clear away any food that isn’t eaten straight away.

Block off – the entry points for ants by sealing all cracks and crevices around your doors and window frames.

In the garden – keep your compost enclosed and make sure all rubbish bins have tightly sealed lids.

Above all, cover any food in storage areas – you don’t know where ants have been walking before they march across your food.

If you’re finding it hard to get rid of ants call Protech on 0845 604 1288 to arrange an appointment or visit Protech Pest Solutions for information on our pest control services.