Getting Rid Of Ants

Getting rid of ants is one of the easier home pest control duties you can do.  Just bear in mind that it’s not always straight forward. The common Garden or Black Ant (Lasius niger) can be a persistent nuisance for many, especially through the summer months.

This species of ant does not bite or sting and is not associated with spreading pathogens. Therefore, having Garden Ants in your home will not present a risk to your health. Should you wish to practice your own ant control, you can do so with little cost.

Getting Rid of Ants in the HomeDuring mid to late summer, newly hatched queen and drone (male) ants will leave the nest en-mass. These ants are winged and are commonly called “Flying Ants”. Theses ants will mate whilst flying – show offs! And shortly afterwards the males will die, the queens will return to earth, shed their wings and look for a suitable place to start a new nest. Killing ants in your garden can be a thankless task and, if they are not entering your home and causing a nuisance, are best left alone. If they are causing a nuisance, your first plan of your ant control action should be to try and locate the nests. It is quite common to have more than one nest in the average garden. Look for sandy deposits in cracks and gaps amongst any paving. Nest entrances look like mini volcanoes of sand with a small hole in the center.

Getting Rid Of Ants

Using a low-pressure sprayer, like those used for applying weed killer, place the sprayer nozzle directly into the nest entrance hole and apply the spray. Be careful not to over-pressurize your sprayer. You just need a gentle flow of liquid and gravity will ensure the insecticide reaches the bottom of the nest. Too much pressure and you risk “blast-back” as the spray rebounds off the ground to drench your face.

Getting Rid Of Ants

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