Effective solutions for controlling ants in Ware and East Hertfordshire
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Effective Ant Control in Ware and Hertford
Ants are highly social creatures and unfortunately love the same food as we do. They will come into our homes to finds things to eat which is why they are often found in kitchens.
The most common types here in the UK are the Garden or Black Ant and the Pharaoh Ant. When deciding on the best measures to eradicate ant infestations, it’s important to firstly identify the exact species as they have different colony systems.
At GPS Pest Control, we have extensive experience in knowing how to quickly deal with ant infestations. On our first visit, we’ll conduct a thorough inspection to determine the exact nature of the species, identify the entry points and determine the severity of the infestation. We’ll then be able to apply the most effective treatment, with the view to permanently eradicating your ant infestation.
Give GPS Pest Control a call today to rid your home of ants with effective and affordable solutions.
Common UK Ants
Garden (or black) ants: Generally found living inside and out, making nests in walls, floors and underground. They are generally easy to treat using chemicals, or natural substances.
Pharoah ants: Live indoors and are usually a pale colour. The nest will have around 5 Queens. As such they need specialist treatment as simple poisoning results in the Queens splitting up and setting up separate nests elsewhere, hence making the problem worse.
Carpenter Ants: Carpenter ants build their nests inside wood. Although not commonly known about and often overlooked, they shouldn’t be taken lightly. They can cause serious problems for homeowners. With Spring comes an increase in temperature, which means that carpenter ants are on the march and likely to become a big problem for many homeowners as the worker ants can cause terrible structural damage to buildings. As with Pharoah Ants, these need specialist treatment otherwise the problem may be exacerbated.
Useful tips for minimising the risks of ant infestations
Store food properly. Keep food in sealed containers, especially sugary and greasy items. Make sure your foods containers are fully sealed. Don’t leave open packets in cupboards.
Clean up food and crumbs. Regularly clean kitchen counters, floors, and other surfaces to remove food residues and crumbs. Clean up leaks and spillages as soon as you can. Pay special attention to clean underneath cookers and fridges.
Dispose of rubbish. Don’t let your bins become overflowing. Take out your rubbish regularly and use bins with tight-fitting lids.
Areas we cover
Based in Ware, Hertfordshire, we are on hand to deal with your pest control problems across East Hertfordshire, covering the towns of Hertford, Stevenage, Hitchin, Buntingford, Royston & Cheshunt.
For local enquiries, we can often offer same day visits.