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The Common Black Ant, Lasius niger, is the only indigenous British species that commonly enters houses. The Lasius niger is the most common ant in Britain. Nests are typically found in soil but are often found under patios and concrete. When these ants have nested indoors, infestations may cause problems at any time of the year.
The garden ant can pose a real problem as a nuisance pest.
How to kill ants:
Accessibility to the nests maybe difficult but this is key in gaining control of the current ant problem.
Following trails of worker ants back to the nest should help locate the nest. Once you find the location of the nest, if it is accessible apply a broad spectrum insecticide, such as the Protector C (once dried the Protector C should give protection for over one month).
If the nest is not accessible feeding baits should be used, such as Nippon. This product rely on the worker ants picking up the bait and taking it back to the nest to feed the queen. Feeding baits should not be used in conjuncture with residual sprays.
Baits are best situated in places where ants are foraging- around nest entrances, in between patio slabs, concrete foundations etc. Alternatively, residual insecticidal treatment can be applied in or around the nest or can be used strategically to prevent foraging worker ants gaining access to a particular place.
80% of pest control is good house keeping. Good hygiene will reduce ant numbers.
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