(Lasius Niger)

Life-Cycle

Ants build up a nest in spring.  When it becomes its maximum size the nest erupts with flying ants attempting to fly, mate and create a new nest. The actual swarms only persist for 2-3 hours. They will normally swarm at a window as they are heading towards a light source. Under favourable conditions a nest may last for several years.

Common black ants are 3-5 mm in length and blackish-brown in colour. The Pharaoh ant is a very small species 1.5-2 mm long and yellow-brown in colour occasionally with a brown abdomen. These need to be treated by a private contractor as we do not offer this service.

Foraging ants may enter houses in search of food. A good way to locate the nest can be to follow foraging ants back to their nest.

Treatment

We do not spray gardens!  Treatment can be done in a house or a barrier spray put round the outside.  Any ant powder you have already put down will need to be vacuumed up before we treat.

A self-help treatment can be done by putting bait stations near nests (this will encourage them to feed  near the nest) bearing in mind the safety of children and pets.

For information on charges, please see the fees and charges page, using the link on the right.

If you wish  to book a treatment please telephone  01480 388319.

Please note that we only operate within the boundaries of Huntingdonshire District Council. Please see the link on the right to view our boundaries.