Plate 04
Insects
Black Garden Ant
Lasius niger
Risk
Low
Peak season · Apr–Sep
A nuisance more than a danger. Follows trails to anything sweet.
Signs
- Lines of small black ants on worktops or patio doors
- Small piles of soil between paving slabs
- Winged ants on warm, humid summer days
Prevention
- Wipe up sugary spills and rinse recycling
- Seal gaps around door frames and window sills
- Keep pet food bowls clean
How we treat it
- We follow the trail back to the nest outside
- Bait the ants carry home, so the colony is treated
- A perimeter band to stop new trails getting in
Recommended treatment
Inside-and-out treatment for ants, spiders, roaches and silverfish, with a 60-day re-treat guarantee.
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