Ant Pest Control in Essex

Warning signs of ants

Chances are, you or someone you know has had to deal with an ant problem at some point. We receive so many calls from property owners in regards to them, so it’s safe to say that we know what you should be keeping an eye out for. The following could indicate that you need to call in the ant pest control professionals:

• Large numbers of ants: the most obvious clue that you have an ant problem is seeing large numbers of them on your property. They can very quickly make it to areas where you prepare and store food, so it’s important to take action as soon as you spot an amount that doesn’t seem normal.
• Pathways: ants will often move in single file, and these pathways are one of the first things that many people notice. What causes them? Well, some species of ant leave a pheromone trail, indicating to others that a food source has been found. Then it’s a case of following the crowd!
• Nests: what at first looks like a small pile of soil or dirt may actually be an ant’s nest. Ants tend to make their nests in dark, hard to reach places, and have also been known to establish their colonies in walls.

A colony can actually hold up to half a million ants – a staggering number! That’s why it is really important to take action as soon as you spot any of those tell-tale signs in your home, as their numbers can increase dramatically in little to no time.