How To Get Rid Of Ants

Ants may appear to be small and harmless, but they are actually very sophisticated pests that can cause problems in your home or place of work. Once inside your building, ant colonies can be particularly challenging to manage due to their strong instincts for survival. Since ants are small, they can squeeze through even the smallest cracks and make their nests in walls, storage spaces, and the surrounding vegetation of a building.

When ants enter a structure, the situation gets worse because they leave an invisible pheromone trail for other ants in their colony, which may contain hundreds or thousands of them, to follow. Additionally, because they have a tendency to crawl and seek for food from any source, ants can potentially represent a risk of contaminating food. For businesses that process food, this becomes a significant issue.

Thankfully, there are effective solutions to solve your ant problems. An effective identification of the ants you are dealing with and eradication of ant colonies are both services provided by our expert pest controller.

Professional Ant Treatment

Our service specialists are the experts when it comes to ant deterrents. In addition to recognising your ant issues, they are able to comprehend the behaviours of various ant species and provide the best solution for your needs.

Therefore, the most efficient way to eradicate an ant infestation from your business is through professional ant control services. To assure your long-term protection, your Rentokil professional will use integrated pest management (IPM) in addition to pesticide treatment.

The corner surfaces of your indoor and outdoor property will receive the residual spraying. When using gel baiting, it is applied to cracks and crevices in areas where ants may be present. These substances will cause the ants to die when they consume them. Find out more about our Rentokil Year Round Protection package, which shields your house from common pests all year long, if you are a homeowner.
 

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How to Prevent Ants

The majority of ants enter your kitchen in search of food. Because they are drawn to sweet and sticky things, ants are typically found in kitchen cabinets or other places where food is kept.

You can take proactive steps to prevent ant infestations if you are concerned that you may be at danger from one.

Here are practical steps you can take to reduce the risk of ant infestation

Eliminate food sources - Avoid leaving food sitting out in the open by storing it in airtight containers or plastic bags.

Clear all waste food and spillage - sanitise the places where food is prepared, as well as the regions beneath sinks and appliances. Clean up any food crumbs from your kitchen's appliances right away.

Proper disposal - Make sure all trash cans have properly sealed cans and place your trash in a bag that is tightly sealed. Keep all waste in closed bins and empty the trash every day.

Seal entry points - Fill up all gaps and crevices around the frames of your doors and windows.

Proper maintenance - The area around your doors and window frames should be completely sealed off.

If you have a pet - Remove any food that hasn't been consumed right away.