Ant pest control in Leeds West Yorkshire.

The two main species of Ants found in the United Kingdom are the Garden Ant and the Pharaoh's Ant.
 
Garden ants are black in colour and have a segmented body, workers are 5mm in length and the queen is around 15mm long.
Garden ants are usually found in soil and lawns close to buildings. They sometimes will cause a nuisance by entering kitchens in search for sweet foods. Garden ants do not carry germs or spread disease but are mainly a nuisance due to their foraging habits.

Garden ants swarm in mid to late summer when the males mate with the females on the wing. The male ant then dies, the female will then hibernate before starting a new colony the following year.

Garden ants are controlled by destroying the nest using approved insecticide dust or spray. Steps can be taken to prevent access to buildings by using a residual insecticide to create a barrier. Take all precautions during the season to ensure that sugary items are in sealed containers and clear up any spillages.

The Pharaoh's ant originates from the Tropics. The workers are only 2mm long and the queen around 5mm long. Both are dark yellow in colour. Pharoah ant's tend to live mainly in large heated buildings such hospitals. Pharaoh’s ants feed on protein and will often feed on substances such as rotting food and blood. The Pharaoh's ant can carry harmful germs that they pick up when feeding. They are very difficult to contril. The nest usually contains several colonies, which will have several queens. Unsuccessful treatment of a nest can cause one or more of the colonies to move to a new location. It is therefore important that it is eradicated straight away.

Pesticides used in the control/treatment of Pharaoh’s ants very are selective and contain a growth regulator to prevent the ants developing and reproducing.