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Ant control in South London

Garden ants streaming across the kitchen floor in summer, or pharaoh ants in a block of flats. The two need completely different treatments.

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What you are likely to have

Most domestic ant problems in South London are black garden ants, and most of those come from a nest outside.

  • A defined trail of ants along a skirting, worktop edge or doorway
  • Small piles of fine soil between paving slabs or at the base of a wall
  • Flying ants in large numbers on a warm, humid day in July or August
  • Ants concentrating around a food source, a bin or a pet bowl
  • Very small yellow-brown ants in a block of flats, which suggests pharaoh ants
  • Activity that continues through winter, which is not normal for garden ants
Ant control treatment in South London

Pharaoh ants are a different problem entirely. They nest inside heated buildings, spread through blocks and split their colonies when sprayed with the wrong product, which makes the problem worse.

How we treat ants

The nest is the target. Killing the ants you can see achieves nothing.

01

Identify

We confirm the species, because the treatment for garden ants would make a pharaoh ant problem considerably worse.

02

Trace

We follow the trails back to find where the nest actually is, which is often outside the building.

03

Treat

Baiting that the workers carry back to the colony, so the nest is dealt with rather than the trail.

04

Prevent

Advice on sealing the entry points and removing what attracted them, so next summer is quieter.

What affects the price

Garden ants are usually a straightforward single visit. Pharaoh ants are not.

  • The species
  • Whether the nest is inside or outside the building
  • How many rooms or units show activity
  • Whether a block or multiple flats are affected
  • Whether external treatment of paving and borders is needed
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Common questions

Can I not just use a supermarket spray?
For a small garden ant trail, sometimes. The problem is that sprays kill workers and leave the nest producing more. Baiting works because the ants take it home.
Why are there suddenly hundreds of flying ants?
That is the annual nuptial flight, usually on a warm humid day in July or August. It means there is a mature nest nearby. It passes in a day or two, but it is worth finding the nest.
Are ants actually harmful?
Garden ants are a nuisance rather than a health risk. Pharaoh ants are different, as they can carry bacteria across surfaces, which matters in flats, care homes and food premises.
Will they come back next year?
Possibly, if the nest site outside is still favourable. We will show you what is attracting them and what to change.

Where we cover

Across South London and Surrey, from Morden and Mitcham out to Epsom, Chertsey and Cobham.

MordenMitchamSuttonCheamCarshaltonWallingtonCroydonThornton HeathWimbledonSouthfieldsBatterseaKingstonSurbitonTolworthNew MaldenWorcester ParkEpsomChertseyCobham

Ants marching across the kitchen?

Send a photo and we will tell you which species you have before we quote.

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