Ants may be small, but they can cause big problems! These tiny invaders march into homes, restaurants, and food processing facilities, carrying bacteria, pathogens, and even parasites. Once inside, they contaminate food preparation areas and stored goods, making them a real risk to health and hygiene.
As temperatures rise in April and May, ants become more active, foraging for food and reproducing rapidly. Colonies can have multiple nests, often hidden under patios, in flower beds, or in cracks and crevices around your property.
🔹 Food Seekers: Ants are always on the hunt for food and water. They squeeze through the tiniest cracks around windows, doors, and foundations. 🔹 Sweet Tooth: They love sugary spills and crumbs, so keeping floors and worktops spotless is key! 🔹 Pheromone Trails: Once they find a food source, they leave a scent trail for others to follow—leading to a full-blown infestation in no time.
🐜 Structural Damage – Ants tunnel through sand beneath paving slabs, destabilising patios and creating space for weeds and moss to grow. 🐜 Garden Havoc – They feed on seeds, fruits, and young plant shoots, stunting growth and reducing crop yields.
DIY solutions rarely get to the root of the problem. Our trained technicians: ✅ Locate nests and entry points ✅ Use targeted treatments to eliminate entire colonies ✅ Prevent infestations from returning
Ant colonies expand rapidly in summer. If home remedies aren’t working, it’s time to call the experts!
To ensure the best results, follow these steps before our visit: 🧹 Don’t disturb nests – We need to see the ants’ natural activity. 🧼 Clean up – Empty and wipe down cupboards, drawers, and floors where ants have been spotted. 🌀 Vacuum thoroughly – Especially in affected areas.
🔹 Let the spray dry – Avoid cleaning up puddles immediately. 🔹 Control humidity – Open windows and turn up the heat to help the treatment work. 🔹 Keep pets away – Wait until treated areas are completely dry. 🔹 Don’t clean treated surfaces – Avoid vacuuming or mopping for at least 2 months. 🔹 Expect flying ants – A short-term surge may occur as the nest is disturbed.
Our treatment targets the queen, stopping the colony from growing. We use professional-grade baits and insecticide sprays designed to be taken back to the nest, infecting the rest of the colony.
🔹 Ants carry the treatment back to their nest, spreading it to others. 🔹 Results take up to 2 weeks in warm weather (or up to 6 weeks in cooler conditions). 🔹 Avoid disturbing the ants – Increased activity may occur before the problem subsides.
📌 UK Ant Population: There are a quadrillion ants in the UK—more than one million per person! 📌 Strength: Ants can carry up to 50 times their own body weight. 📌 Communication: Ants use pheromones to send messages, mark trails, and warn of danger. 📌 Bites & Stings: UK ants rarely pose a serious threat, but their bites release a small dose of acidic venom, causing mild irritation. 📌 Colony Life: A single colony can house up to 20,000 ants, working together to survive and expand. 📌 Flying Ants: These are new queens and males, swarming on warm, humid days between June and September. After mating, the queen chews off her wings and starts a new colony.
Don’t let ants overrun your property! Contact Pest Shield today for fast, effective, and professional ant control. 🔥
