Ants are pesky little creatures that infiltrate your home and create a whole lot of problems. Although there’s no shortage of DIY advice for dealing with ants, a lot of homeowners still opt to hire professional pest controllers and for good reason. It saves time, efforts and the results are better not just in getting rid of the ant problem, but also preventing it from returning.
So if you:
Then read along and you will learn all about ant control costs in the UK and what factors influence them. You will also learn about the various removal methods professionals use against the pests, so you are prepared in what to anticipate from a service.
An ant problem in the house can be notoriously difficult to solve once the pests have established a colony. There are several reasons why DIY methods are not always effective in eliminating the ant infestation:
On average, hiring an ant exterminator costs around £125, assuming your infestation requires just a one-time treatment. The price can drop to £65, while the highest it can get is £400. Generally, the final ant control costs will be determined by several factors which you will learn more about in a little bit.
Another thing to consider when it comes to how much your ant control will cost is the number of treatments. If your property requires several treatments throughout the year, you will be charged an initial price as well as monthly appointment fees. The initial expense will be between £124 and £247, with follow-up treatments will likely cost between £35 and £55 each.
With all this said, it’s worth mentioning that treating different ant species can also influence the price because they require different approaches and products. Here is a short breakdown:
There is also another option if you are looking to get a better price on ant extermination in UK. And that involves looking for deals and discounts. We at Fantastic Services have special ant control costs for club members, which also include additional perks. If that sounds interesting to you, we explain it all in detail and numbers at our ant removal service page.
As mentioned already, ant treatment services can have vastly different costs depending on the things you will see below.
Every ant infestation is unique and the specific factors that impact the cost of your ant control services can vary depending on your situation. So, take the prices mentioned above as exemplary instead of final.
Let’s take a look at some of the common ways professionals use to treat ant infestations and how effective each method is for specific ant species:
The exterminator mixes a slow-acting poison with an attractive food source and places it in areas where the ants are active. The pests will take the poisoned bait back to their colony, where it will kill other ants, including the queen.
This method is effective for most ant species, including black ants, carpenter ants and fire ants, however, it can take several days to work. It also works for cockroaches.
These sprays kill ants on contact. They work by affecting the ant’s nervous system so it feels compelled to clean itself and unknowingly spreads the pesticide throughout its colony.
Although effective against most species of ants, this method is less useful for pharaoh ants because they’re resistant to pyrethrins.
Spraying with insecticides is a common method used to treat other pests such as fleas, for instance. Learn more about it from our thorough guide on flea extermination costs and methods.
This method works for killing large numbers of ants, but it can be tricky to control where the insecticides go once you start spraying. Because of this, it’s not usually the best option for indoor use. However, it can be somewhat effective outdoors where it can disperse chemicals across lawns and other areas that may have ant nests.
Baiting is usually considered the most effective and widely recommended method for getting rid of ants since it can eliminate the queen and other members of the colony. However, the most suitable treatment approach can still vary, depending on the particular ant species and the extent of the infestation.
If you only see a few ants here and there you might not consider it necessary to call a professional exterminator. In that case, you can likely treat the pests with some DIY methods. However, you should definitely hire professional ant removal services if you see:
Forget about the ant problem once and for all with professional treatment.
Ants may not go away on their own and, in fact, may continue to grow in numbers if left untreated. If a colony has found a reliable food source in or around your home chances are it will remain there until this source is available.
Ants leave pheromone trails to communicate with each other and leave “instructions” on how to get to the food source. Even if you clean up the food, for instance, the pheromone trail may still be present and it will lead more ants to the area.
There are several things that can help keep the pests away from your home and minimise the chance of infestation.
By following these tips, you can help keep ants away from your home and minimise the chance of infestation. Mind you, these tips may not prove effective if there’s already an active and widespread infestation in the house.
Ant season in the UK typically runs from April to October, with the peak season being in July and August.
Ants are attracted to food, water, and shelter. They can enter homes through even the tiniest cracks and gaps in walls, floors, and foundations, seeking out sources of food and water.
To find where ants are coming from you can follow their trail back to their nest or colony. Look for any crevices in walls, floors, or house foundations where they may be entering the home.
Professional ant treatment is worth considering because it is typically more effective than DIY methods, can target the specific ant species present in your home and can provide long-lasting results. Professional pest control experts also have access to stronger, better and more effective products that are not easily available and know how to use them.
It only takes 15 to 30 minutes of preventative treatment. However, if you already have an active infestation, removing it can take anywhere from 90 to 120 minutes or even more depending on how serious the problem is. The length of time ant treatment lasts can vary based on the severity of the infestation, the type of treatment used and the specific ant species present.
We will make sure to get rid of these pesky insects for good.
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