Pharaoh ants, originally from tropical climates, have now spread worldwide, including across the North East of England. These tiny ants (1.5-2mm) are light brown or yellow and almost transparent. Pharaoh ants breed rapidly, with multiple queens laying hundreds of eggs, which means infestations can quickly escalate.
🛑 Why Choose PEST-SHIELD for Pharaoh Ant Control?
Pharaoh ants are tricky to control with regular insecticides. They’re known to split their colonies into new nests if they sense insecticides, making the problem worse. At PEST-SHIELD, our expert technicians use a specialised baiting technique designed to target the queens and stop reproduction.
This method works because the bait is slow-acting, allowing ants to carry it back to the nest, where it spreads to the rest of the colony, including larvae and queens.
🔍 Preparation for Pharaoh Ant Treatment
For the most effective treatment, please follow these steps:
Do not disturb ant nests: Our technicians need to observe the ants’ activity to find the nests.
Remove food and water sources: This will ensure the ants are attracted to the bait.
✅ Aftercare Following Pharaoh Ant Treatment
Once the treatment begins, patience is essential. The ants will stay active for several weeks as the bait works through the colony. During this time, it’s crucial to:
Avoid using conventional insecticides: Sprays and powders can disrupt the baiting process and cause the ants to break into new colonies.
Do not kill or obstruct the ants: Let them feed on the bait and return to the nest.
🧪 How Our Pharaoh Ant Treatment Works
Our goal is to eliminate the queens and stop reproduction. We use a bait with indoxacarb, a substance designed to destroy developing ants, including queens. Worker ants carry the bait back to the nest, spreading it to other ants and larvae, eventually eliminating the entire colony.
For communal buildings, it’s essential that all properties are treated at the same time to avoid reinfestation.
Rest assured, the bait we use is non-toxic to humans and pets—it only targets specific pests like Pharaoh ants.
🏡 Key Facts About Pharaoh Ants
Workers: Light brown or yellow, 1.5-2.0mm, almost transparent, with a non-functional stinger used for pheromone production.
Males: 3mm, black, winged, but do not fly.
Queens: Dark red, 3.6-5.0mm, winged, but lose wings after mating.
Pharaoh ants take 38-45 days to mature from egg to adult, depending on the environment. With multiple queens, their rapid reproduction means they can quickly infest a building if not addressed professionally.
📞 For effective Pharaoh ant control in Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham, and surrounding areas, contact Pest Shield today on 0191 7166647
Our eco-friendly treatment ensures complete elimination and prevents future infestations.
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