Ants

Information on Ants

Facts about ants

• Ants are not classed as a public health risk but can cause great concern and annoyance when gaining access to your home.
• Ants collect nectar and seeds from flowers and small dead insects for food.
• Nests are made up of workers and one queen.
• In late summer winged males and large females emerge from the nest to reproduce.
• Ants prefer sandy soil to nest in.
• Ants are particularly attracted to sweet substances.
• During summer months flying ants can suddenly appear in large numbers, these are queens leaving their existing nest for mating and establishing new nests.

Control in the home

• Remove any food sources (particularly sweet sugary food) that may be attracting the ants.
• Seal any obvious faults in structure i.e. cracks or holes where ants are gaining entry.
• Treatments i.e. residual sprays/powders are available from most large DIY stores (Remember always to read the label first).