Local Ant Control Across Doncaster For Homes & Businesses

Efficient Ant Control Across Doncaster

So, you may quickly find yourself dealing with an ant infestation just a few hours after your first sighting.

While ants are moth prevalent in summer, if a colony can build a nest inside a warm space you may notice ant activity throughout the year.

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Signs Of An Ant Infestation

Common signs of an ant infestation include:

  • Sightings: Ants are a relatively large insect pest, and so you’re likely to see them, particularly as they move in lines throughout your home.
  • Mounds Of Soil: If you notice clumps of soil, particularly close to the outside of your home or in your garden, this could be an ant nest.
  • Small Piles Of Chewed Wood: While people think they eat wood, carpenter ants just chew through it to create nests, which means you might notice small piles of wood shavings, sometimes known as frass.

Remove Any Ant Species With Don Valley Pest Management

There are over 50 ant species found in the UK, with the most common being black ants. During the summer, sexually mature black ants grow wings and become what are known as flying ants.

Other types of ants you might notice include pharaoh ants, red ants, and carpenter ants. Whatever species you’re dealing with, you need to be proactive before they become a nuisance.

Red ants crawling along a brown log
A trail of ants moving toward a food source, demonstrating why Don Valley Pest Management provides effective pest control in Doncaster to eliminate ants in your home.

Ant Control Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What Do Ants Eat?

Ants are omnivorous and will eat almost anything, including plant matter, fruits, vegetables, grains and even dead insects or flesh. Ants are attracted to sugary substances, so they are particularly fond of uncovered drinks or snacks.


Q: What Attracts Ants?

Ants are attracted by food sources, as well as convenient gaps in exterior walls that make it easy for them to enter your space in search of food. Open pet food or bins, as well as crumbs of food or items in unsealed containers can attract ants. Once they’ve found a food source, ants will use pheromone trails to alert other worker ants who will come and retrieve food to take back to the nest. So, what starts as a few ant sightings could quickly turn into a serious ant problem.


Q: What Is The Best Way To Get Rid Of Ants?

The most effective way to get rid of ants is to work with experts like Don Valley Pest Management. DIY ant control products, such as ant powders, sprays or bait, aren’t effective and may be toxic to pets or children. Our team are RSPH Level 2 Certified, with access to ant products that aren’t available to the general public, as well as extensive expertise that can help them assess the situation, find the source of the ant infestation and eliminate it effectively. Get in touch to ensure your ant problem is eradicated in one go with our fast ant treatments.