Ants

The facts

That allowing any type of insect or rodent within your premises or home will obviously be a nuisance and in some cases serious illness, loss of business and in extreme circumstances, legal and civil prosecution. Enthusiastically social insects, ants typically live in structured nest communities that may be located underground, in ground-level mounds, or in trees. Carpenter ants nest in wood and can be destructive to buildings. Some species, such as army ants, defy the norm and do not have permanent homes. Ant communities are headed by a queen or queens, whose function in life is to lay thousands of eggs that will ensure the survival of the colony. Workers (the ants typically seen by humans) are wingless females that never reproduce, but instead forage for food, care for the queen's offspring, work on the nest, protect the community, and perform many other duties. Male ants often have only one role—mating with the queen. After they have performed this function, they may die. Ants communicate and cooperate by using chemicals that can alert others to danger or lead them to a promising food source. They typically eat nectar, seeds, fungus, or insects. However, some species have diets that are more unusual.

Where do Ants live?

Garden ants are found throughout Britain and usually nest in gardens and areas around buildings. They often enter homes in search of food. Garden/Black ants are not regarded as a 'significant risk to public health' however they can be a nuisance when found in the home. They can find the smallest of cracks in builidings, and if they locate a source of food within the building they communicate this to other ants and then lead them into the building to feed. During the summer, the flying stages of the ants may be seen emerging from the nest in large numbers. This event normally lasts for only a few days.

Why keep Ants under control?

While most ants are just considered a nuisance, once they find food they will return to the nest to communicate the location to other ants. This will lead to more and more insects invading your home. Ants are a nuisance and it can be quite upsetting to find ants in your food or on surfaces where food is prepared. Just remember, ants are hardy creatures and removing them can prove to be difficult.

Prevention & Control

Remove food and water sources. Place all household rubbish in bins with tight fitting lids, clear up fallen fruits from the garden, avoid putting food scraps on compost heaps, use rat proof bird tables, keep outside pet houses clean and remove any excess food left by them. Keep gardens clear of overgrown areas and avoid accumulations of rubbish, wood and rubble, etc. Check buildings for access holes and fix any broken airbricks, gaps round pipes, broken windows, etc. There are many types of ant control treatments: natural ant control, ant control home remedy, ant control boric acid, outdoor ant control, ant control products, organic ant control, ant control borax, and ant bait. Selecting the treatment that is right for you may be a bit tricky. Its usually recommenced that bad infestations be left to the professionals. Once you have the bugs under control it is best to keep them under control. Regular service is a must when combating the neighbourhood bug problem. Skipping service is unwise. Ants can lay down paths using pheromones that last up to a year! These superhighways will lead new invaders right back into your home. Get a professional exterminator quote.

Treatment

Contact Paramite Pest Solutions if you suspect you may have a problem and we can advise you on the best course of action. A visit by our pest control officer can be arranged. He will carry out a survey and may suggest that poison be laid. If poison bait is used you will be advised on the type and action to take in case of accidental poisoning. Paramite Pest Solutions will take all possible precautions in the placing of poison baits. Revisits will be made until the problem is cleared.

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