Garden Ant Control

Garden ants are usually a problem during spring and summer months. They often nest in lawns or flowerbed, causing 'ant hills'.

Poor masonry, pipe entry points, cracks and crevices under doorsills and windows, air vents and drains are all possible entry points. These should be sealed (proofed) with mortar or mastic to prevent further infestations.

Treatment of Garden Ants

There are many household insect aerosols and sprays available from hardware D.I.Y stores and garden centres. These give a quick knock down but only short term control after treatment.

Insecticide dusts
Bendiocarb and Permethrin are effective for longer periods if used along runs and entry points. The dust should be applied as a band around exterior walls by using a fine and even layer of powder.

Flying Ants
Usually seen in late summer, these can be controlled by vacuuming around the nest area indoors to remove winged ants. This should be carried out before the use of an insecticide treatment.

The directions on how to apply pesticides are clearly shown on the product label and under the control of Pesticides Regulations. A pesticide should only be applied as detailed on the label. It is the responsibility of the owner to use a pesticide safely and only as directed, it is illegal to use pesticides in any other way.

Please remember to read the instructions on the label before you use any insecticide.