The best methods to keep ants out of your house
With warmer weather comes an increase in ant activity, both inside and outside of our homes. Ants can be a nuisance, and if left untreated, can quickly turn into a larger problem.
So to get rid of those pesky ants and prevent them from returning, Alice Beer has all the solutions you need, from simple tips and tricks to the best products!
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WHAT CAUSES ANTS?:
Any food source especially sugar and weather temperatures increasing.
The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) claimed there was a 17% increase in searches on their website for ant control this year, compared to last year.
WHAT HARM DO THEY DO?:
Ants can cause concern but they are more of a nuisance than destructive insects.
Ants do little direct damage to plants, but can disrupt the soil around plant roots.
Black ants are entirely harmless but red ants, wood ants and flying ants sometimes bite.
Ants play an important role in the environment. Ants turn and aerate soil, allowing water and oxygen to reach plant roots. Ants eat a wide variety of organic material and provide food for many different organisms.
WHAT’S THE KINDEST WAY TO DETER THEM?:
Wiping surfaces with vinegar, especially doorways.
Place potted mint bushes or bay leaves around the infested area.
Using essential scents and oils such as lemon, bay, cinnamon or peppermint.
PRODUCTS:
Home Defence Ant Stop Granules£9.99
RepellShield Peppermint Oil Ant Repellent Spray£11.99
Nemasys Ant Nematodes£17.99
Aleawol Natural Gypsum Ant Farm£25.99