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Perhaps the most despised of the ant species in the UK is the fire ant. Red fire ants are distinctive to look at, and known to sting. You just apply to moist soil when the soil temperature is above 5ºC (41ºF) and ensure the soil does not dry out for at least two weeks after applying nematodes. Nematodes are capable of surviving the odd frost; so don’t worry if the temperature falls after you have applied them. Using store cupboard ingredients to deter ants

These work the same was as baited stations, but you’ll have more flexibility in terms of where to place the poison. Ease of use and application: The bait station system is incredibly easy to use; simply place the bait stations near ant trails or areas of infestation, and let the ants do the rest. No need for messy sprays or powders. Ready for Indoor and Outdoor Use: Our ant bait station is a convenient solution to combat ants and insects both inside and outside your home. Designed with the safety of your family, children, and pets in mind, this bait station prevents accidental ingestion by your loved ones. Target ant species: Different ant killers work best on specific ant species. Identify the type of ants you're dealing with to ensure you're using a product that's effective against them. Not sure what you're up against? Look for a broad-spectrum ant killer that targets multiple species.

Ants prepare for winter beforehand. They seal up their nests and burrow deep into the warmer areas, waiting for spring. Note that if you have a serious ant infestation, it's highly likely that the nests are inside your home. Home Renovations NEVER pour boiling water onto an ants nest in your lawn – you’ll kill the grass and all of the wonderful soil microbes that help sustain a healthy garden. Nematodes for ant control

In the garden, ants help to aerate the soil, to break down dead plant material and to eat pests such as mites and lava. They are fascinating insects and an important part of the ecosystem. But, as I said in the introduction, nobody welcomes an ecosystem invading their summer afternoon. Buying a product which is versatile can save you money in the long run, in case you have problems with more than one type of insect. Waiting for a dry day and just brushing the soil away will help to keep your lawn looking tidy. It won’t hurt the ants or get rid of the colony because they are living underground. If you really can’t bear them living under your lawn, you have two options. Chemical control, or biological control. Ants hibernate during winter. They seek warmth deep in their nests, and once spring comes, the hibernation period is over. However, if your home has a continuous supply of food and moisture, the opportunistic pests will be happy to invade.

Although not so commonly found in the home, one of the main problems with a carpenter ant invasion is they can be quite hard to get rid of. Spiders are known for hunting down and eating nearly all types of pests- and ants are no exception. If these predators get their fangs on an ant, it's over for it.

Dealing with an ant infestation can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. A several-pronged approach is often required to really battle effectively against those insist ant armies. Carpenter ants are most often found in forests, on logs and fallen trees. They tend to build their nests in these pieces of wood, excavating tunnels to live in. Home Defence Ant Stop! Granules offer an effective and easy-to-use ant control solution. These granules can be sprinkled outdoors, creating a barrier to keep ants from entering your home and garden. We usually only see a few entrance mounds and small piles of fine dirt. But this is just the tip of the iceberg. Researchers in Brazil unearthed an abandoned ant nest, which covered an area of 500 sq ft and was measured to a depth of 26 ft. While nests of this size are uncommon, it does illustrate the fact that ant nests are much larger than we may initially think. Ants and your gardenThe bait station system is incredibly easy to use; simply place the bait stations near ant trails or areas of infestation, and let the ants do the rest. No need for messy sprays or powders. Diatomaceous earth (DE). Diatomaceous earth (food-grade, mind that!) is effective against a variety of critters, both at home and in the garden. You’d better sprinkle the ants’ path or around the plants, you don’t want the ants to get to. DE works well if the soil is dry. The wetter the surface is, the more time it will take to do its magic.

Controlling any unwanted species in your lawn is all about creating conditions that they don’t like. We aerate because moss prefers compacted soils, we scarify because the fungi that cause lawn diseases thrive in the thatch layer. If you've found a few ants sneaking into your home, there are steps you can take yourself to help elevate the problem: Fire ants are quite common to find on garden lawns. They nest in small colonies (around 100 – 300 ants) in the soil. As well as being highly effective against ants, Nippon ant powder can be used for many types of pest control. It’s also capable of getting rid of other crawling insects such as earwigs, woodlice and silverfish. If you’re dealing with some form of insect infestation, likelihood is Nippon can be of service.

Firstly, they're designed specifically to target and eliminate ants. While natural repellents might keep ants at bay for a while, they don't actually deal with the root of the problem: the colony. Ant killers, on the other hand, are formulated to attract and eliminate the entire colony, ensuring a long-term solution to your ant woes.