Ant Control
Ants are incredibly small and can be difficult to eradicate without professional ant control services from Copley Pest Solutions. Get expert treatment for any ant species to protect your home or business premises.
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Ants are incredibly organised and sociable insects. It is the foraging worker ants who invade heated buildings on the hunt for sustenance. These ants are from 3 to 5 mm in length and are always drawn to sweet foodstuffs which they take back to the nest to feed to the larvae and queen ant.
Being such small insects, ants can be incredibly hard to remove. Thankfully, Copley Pest Solutions offers fast, effective ant control across Bradford, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Leeds, West Yorkshire and other regions of the UK, including Sheffield, Blackpool, Manchester, York and beyond.
Our Ant Treatment Process
From start to finish, Copley Pest Solutions will work closely with you to remove ants and prevent them from returning.
When you get in touch, our team will discuss your ant problem and may carry out a site survey to identify the species.
Our team will carry out ant control treatment to remove ants, while ensuring we protect non-target species and the local habitat. We’ll also get rid of any ant nests on your property.
After the treatment, we will provide you with a full report, which may also include tips on how to reduce future pest risks.
Signs Of An Ant Infestation
Ants might be slightly larger and more obvious than other insect pests, such as bed bugs and fleas, but they can still be hard to identify. Some signs of ants include:
- Ant Trails: Lines of ants travelling throughout your property is a sign that there is an established ant colony nearby.
- Ant Nests: Ants create nests outside, so look for small piles of soil in your garden or on the pavement around your property.
- Frass: Small piles of wood shavings, known as frass, are an indication that you have a carpenter ant infestation, as this species builds nests inside wooden structures such as furniture.
If you see any signs of ant activity, you need to book ant pest control quickly. Contact us to eradicate your ant infestation permanently.
Get Professional Ant Control From Copley
To eliminate ants and ensure that the infestation can’t return, you need to work with professional pest controllers like the team at Copley. Our technicians have extensive experience removing ants, and understand how to identify entry points quickly.
The most common species of ants found in the UK are known as black garden or black ants. In the summer, the sexually mature males and females grow wings and become flying ants, making them even more of a nuisance, which is why it’s essential to use expert ant control to get rid of ants before they become a significant issue.
Ant control should always be carried out by pest controllers like us, as we have access to professional-grade insecticide bait that are safe for use around children and pets, but will effectively eradicate ants. Our team can also help you maintain a pest-free space, providing ant proofing and guidance on how to avoid attracting ants in the future.
FAQ
Ant Control Frequently Asked Questions
Find out more about our ant control services.
What Species Of Ants Are Found In The UK?
While there are more than 13000 different types of ants in the world, many of these are tropical ant species that prefer warmer climates. As such, only around 50 species are found in the UK. The most common are black ants, which sprout wings in the summer and become known as flying ants. Yellow meadow ants, carpenter ants, pharaoh’s ants, ghost ants and red ants are also found in the UK. Whatever species you’re dealing with, Copley can provide fast ant treatment to get rid of the colony and protect your home, garden or business premises.
How Do Ants Get Inside Your Property?
Ants can use tiny cracks and crevices in your property’s exterior as entry points. Initially, one or two ants may enter, but if they find a reliable food source they will leave pheromone trails to encourage other ants. As a result, you could quickly find that a few ants turns into a serious ant problem.
Are Ants A Health Risk?
While ants don’t spread diseases as much as other insects, they can still carry bacteria and contaminate food when they crawl across food preparation surfaces. Some ant species can bite or sting, which can cause skin irritation and potential infections. For businesses, ants can be a health hazard and cause non-compliance with relevant health and safety laws, meaning your site could face being shut down until the infestation is fully removed.
What Smell Do Ants Hate?
Ant dislike strong smells, such as white vinegar, citrus and peppermint, as ants have a good sense of smell and rely on pheromone trails, which can be disrupted by overpowering scents. While these solutions can be useful for deterring ants, they aren’t effective against an ant infestation, or if ants have built nests near your property.
How Do You Get Rid Of Ants Permanently?
While there are DIY ant products on the market, such as ant bait and ant powders, these are often ineffective against ants, but can be toxic to children and pets. As such, it’s important that you work with professional pest control experts like Copley to get rid of ants fast. Our RSPH level 2 certified experts have access to ant control products that aren’t available to the general public, and they have the knowledge needed to tailor your ant treatment to your specific problem. They can also seal holes and cracks to prevent ants from returning.
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